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PO52 TNV

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

281,100 mi
Last recorded281,100 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 TNV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 281,100 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 271,139 miles

Exhaust system corrosion

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 271,133 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corrosion

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 263,197 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 249,942 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 249,821 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear top suspension arm outer gator (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear part of outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear top suspension arm outer gator (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear suspension arm link pin gator split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear part of outersill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak on bottom of undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Chip in front screen alright for mot at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2018 246,233 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 239,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 232,463 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 227,739 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 222,524 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 216,997 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 216,993 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 213,549 miles

both front btyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 205,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 192,612 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 192,612 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 162,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 161,551 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 134,508 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 134,508 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 108,554 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 81,164 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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PO52 TNV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue 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 PO52 TNV, 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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PO52 TNV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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