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WN02 NEF

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,015 mi
Last recorded125,015 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN02 NEF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 125,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 110,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registeration plates stuck over original plates.

Two child seats fitted to the offside rear and rear centre not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Vehicle has privacy glass fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 103,334 miles

Evidence of front tyres fouling another part of the vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2009 96,105 miles

Cut on nearside front tyre inner shoulder.

Cut on offside front tyre inner shoulder.

Offside front tyre inner shoulder worn.

Privacy glass fitted to the vehicle.

Fail 19 Sep 2009 96,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Cut on nearside front tyre inner shoulder.

Cut on offside front tyre inner shoulder.

Offside front tyre inner shoulder worn.

Privacy glass fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 87,113 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 78,286 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 78,254 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

both door mirror glass starting to discoloured

Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,889 miles

front tyres worn on edges and close to limits req. replace soon

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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WN02 NEF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WN02 NEF, 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 WN02 NEF registered?

WN02 NEF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is WN02 NEF safe to buy?

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