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PN02 UEC

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,343 mi
Last recorded144,343 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 UEC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 144,343 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 142,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 142,544 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 139,787 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 139,787 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 137,547 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 135,077 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 132,709 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 130,123 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 127,234 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 127,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 118,012 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 110,628 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake only just met requirements,advise adjustment or repair

Fail 21 Oct 2015 110,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake only just met requirements,advise adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,993 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,100 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,915 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 90,914 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,831 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,759 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,746 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 17 Mar 2009 50,537 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,939 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,842 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 33,664 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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PN02 UEC is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN02 UEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN02 UEC registered?

PN02 UEC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is PN02 UEC safe to buy?

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