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EF02 UHL

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

160,231 mi
Last recorded160,231 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 UHL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 160,231 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 160,231 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 155,105 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 148,277 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 148,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 142,608 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 136,832 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 134,146 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 133,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 131,858 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 131,858 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 131,068 miles

Metal brake lines starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 129,740 miles

Park brake system should be checked and serviced.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 110,224 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 110,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,916 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,997 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,314 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 59,314 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 4 Aug 2011 56,143 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2010 53,650 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 50,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,928 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,320 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 UHL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UHL, 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 UHL registered?

EF02 UHL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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