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EF02 EGE

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

142,176 mi
Last recorded142,176 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 EGE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 142,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 138,237 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 134,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

hand brake is high

Pass 24 Jul 2021 130,300 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 130,121 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 121,766 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 121,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 117,919 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 116,295 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 116,295 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 112,618 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack. (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 112,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Reflector insecure. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2016 102,907 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 102,907 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced cop (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 87,131 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,932 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 81,932 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 12 Jun 2012 76,840 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 76,836 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,054 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 69,054 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 61,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,437 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 50,696 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 45,954 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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EF02 EGE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EF02 EGE, 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.

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What year was EF02 EGE registered?

EF02 EGE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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