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FP51 NVC

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,200 mi
Last recorded132,200 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 NVC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2018 132,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 126,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 120,310 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 114,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 109,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 102,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing edges , nail in n/s/f tyre tread ,

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,376 miles

Rear 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 2011 83,449 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,427 miles

front brake pads low , rear brake pads low , slight blow o/s/f downpipe flexi

Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,684 miles

nail in osr tyre

rear brake pads becoming low

slight exhaust blow one of exhaust front flexi pipes

Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,706 miles

nsr tyre 2mm

osr tyre very low inside edge

resr pads low

slight blow exhaust front pipe flexi

Pass 10 Jul 2007 53,681 miles

movement in both rear suspension drop links

movement in nsf lower ball joint

osr tyre 1.6mm

Pass 13 Jul 2006 49,378 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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FP51 NVC is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FP51 NVC, 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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FP51 NVC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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