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2002 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration SW02NFZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 182,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tyre as well (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
15 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 171,997 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2020 12 Jun 202612 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 171,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn transverse tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 160,608 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 160,608 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 150,526 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 150,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,711 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,927 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2016 12 Jun 20268 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,828 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,580 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,928 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,605 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,050 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2011 12 Jun 202611 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,676 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2010 12 Jun 202613 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,058 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2009 12 Jun 202615 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,967 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2008 12 Jun 202620 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,652 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2007 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW02NFZ was registered on 2002-08-01
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