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VN02 KVX

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

91,699 mi
Last recorded91,699 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 KVX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 91,699 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 May 2025 89,708 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 87,187 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 85,118 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 83,449 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 80,890 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 80,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 79,940 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 76,903 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 74,807 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 71,777 miles

Offside Park brake effort low

Seal perished on fuel filler cap

Pass 23 May 2016 68,800 miles

Seal perished on fuel filler cap

Fail 23 May 2016 68,800 miles

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

Seal perished on fuel filler cap

Pass 26 May 2015 65,282 miles

Seal prished on fuel filler cap

Fail 26 May 2015 65,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Cracks around N/S front tyre woall - Advise replacement ASAP

Seal prished on fuel filler cap

Pass 22 May 2014 62,125 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 20 May 2014 62,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 21 May 2013 58,763 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 55,729 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 51,230 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 28 May 2010 46,891 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 42,982 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 37,722 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 37,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 31,119 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 25,017 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 15,320 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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VN02 KVX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 VN02 KVX, 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 VN02 KVX registered?

VN02 KVX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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The MOT history for VN02 KVX shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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