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FV52 NBK

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

264,915 mi
Last recorded264,915 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 NBK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 264,915 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear floor weld repair not of good quality and covered in under shield

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer cills corroded

underside of vehicle covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2022 264,851 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% imbalance nsr 200kg osr 130 kg (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer cills corroded

under side of vehicle covers fitted can not see inner cills

Pass 17 Feb 2021 258,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 253,123 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 5 Jan 2019 246,661 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 239,464 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 5 Jan 2018 239,123 miles

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

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 5 Jan 2017 229,088 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes flexies x2 (7.1.2)

under trays fitted obsuring some parts

Pass 19 Jan 2016 221,635 miles

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

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

brake pipes heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 11 Mar 2015 218,974 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 213,330 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 213,316 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 195,959 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 195,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 178,544 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 178,533 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 162,209 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 143,997 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 125,177 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 99,013 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 80,625 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 55,406 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 55,406 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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FV52 NBK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FV52 NBK, 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 FV52 NBK registered?

FV52 NBK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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