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FG02 NLL

2002 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,130 mi
Last recorded124,130 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 NLL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 124,130 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 123,953 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 123,953 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 122,423 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 122,423 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 121,787 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 120,726 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 119,759 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 119,759 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 118,443 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 116,864 miles

undertray

Pass 3 Jul 2015 113,899 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 113,899 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 110,292 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 107,416 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 104,865 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 103,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2010 99,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 95,799 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 95,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 93,075 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 89,304 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 84,489 miles

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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FG02 NLL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG02 NLL, 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 FG02 NLL registered?

FG02 NLL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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The MOT history for FG02 NLL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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