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EEL 566T

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

191,562 mi
Last recorded191,562 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 566T
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 191,562 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2023 171,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 155,287 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 151,194 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 145,154 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 141,199 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 134,699 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 134,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 128,519 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 128,519 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 120,663 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 114,661 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 114,649 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 112,813 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 110,183 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 105,829 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 99,249 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 93,286 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 85,292 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 75,840 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,652 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 44,125 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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EEL 566T is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EEL 566T, 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 EEL 566T registered?

EEL 566T is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is EEL 566T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEL 566T shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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