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PX02 NPO

2002 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

142,195 mi
Last recorded142,195 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 NPO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 142,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

little reserve travel at handbrake lever

Pass 28 Nov 2023 137,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 137,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 131,215 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 131,215 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 129,670 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 129,360 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 126,908 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 126,908 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 123,150 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 123,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 118,523 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 118,506 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 112,992 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 112,992 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 107,448 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 19 May 2014 100,104 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 100,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 90,837 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 90,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 83,309 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 76,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 70,087 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 63,326 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 56,256 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 48,009 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 47,927 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2006 38,312 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 38,312 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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PX02 NPO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 PX02 NPO, 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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PX02 NPO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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