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FP02 NJZ

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 NJZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018
Fail 22 Jun 2018

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 May 2017 274,588 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 274,576 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill front seat mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill extensive heavy surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 254,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 243,903 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 243,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 234,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 25 Apr 2012 225,651 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 200,741 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 178,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 153,041 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 138,392 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 112,052 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 112,049 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 90,542 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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FP02 NJZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FP02 NJZ, 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 FP02 NJZ registered?

FP02 NJZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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