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BW02 NTK

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,346 mi
Last recorded125,346 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 NTK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 125,346 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 311,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 95,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 296,756 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2012 292,341 miles

n/s/f fog light innop

Fail 24 Sep 2012 292,341 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f fog light innop

Pass 22 Sep 2011 273,642 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight dampness of oil around n/s streering rack boot

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2011 273,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight dampness of oil around n/s streering rack boot

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 258,560 miles

n/s steering rack boot slightly damp with oil

o/s and n/s front shocker bump stops showing signs of corrosion

rear flexy brake hoses starting to crack

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Sep 2009 241,377 miles

high level stop light not working

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light on (rear wire broken)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 224,033 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak from rear diff

rear suspension noisey

Pass 29 Sep 2008 224,033 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak from rear diff

rear suspension noisey

Pass 28 Sep 2007 206,004 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 175,882 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 175,450 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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BW02 NTK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,772 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW02 NTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW02 NTK registered?

BW02 NTK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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