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A14 NVE

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

40,659 mi
Last recorded40,659 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 NVE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 40,659 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 40,359 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 40,237 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 40,185 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 40,062 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 39,944 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 39,864 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 39,754 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 38,495 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 38,086 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,697 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 37,697 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,289 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,742 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,924 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 35,165 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,351 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,162 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,430 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,338 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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A14 NVE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A14 NVE, 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 A14 NVE registered?

A14 NVE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is A14 NVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 NVE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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