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VN02 KXW

2002 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,359 mi
Last recorded156,359 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 KXW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 156,359 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 156,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 155,514 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 148,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust blow

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2016 136,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 136,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 129,869 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013
Pass 12 Apr 2012 116,463 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 112,144 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 108,917 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre feathering on inner most edge.anti rattle spring missing to nearside rear brake caliper.

Pass 15 May 2009 104,103 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 99,274 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 93,390 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 84,818 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 KXW is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KXW, 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 VN02 KXW registered?

VN02 KXW is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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The MOT history for VN02 KXW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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