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EF02 FUE

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,889 mi
Last recorded202,889 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 FUE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 202,889 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play STERRING ARM SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 194,025 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 174,099 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair

Fail 5 Nov 2021 174,099 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Oct 2020 163,385 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 148,620 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 136,588 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight weeping to os steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2017 119,015 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 113,269 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2015 107,412 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 107,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 99,184 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 86,655 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 86,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,211 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 75,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,875 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 62,603 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2009 58,241 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 54,183 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 54,183 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 48,954 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 30,525 miles

both front and rear tyres cracked on tread gap.

Fail 10 Jan 2006 30,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and rear tyres cracked on tread gap.

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 FUE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FUE, 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 EF02 FUE registered?

EF02 FUE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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