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EF51 ZKX

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,240 mi
Last recorded99,240 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 ZKX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 99,240 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 150,312 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 150,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 133,059 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 128,363 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 128,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 123,008 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 117,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 117,852 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 112,066 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 97,184 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 97,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

SMALL CRACK IN SCREEN ZONE A==MULTI RIJB BELT BADLY CRACKED==RECC 4 WHEEL ALIGN

Pass 23 Jan 2006 83,950 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 83,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

REAR PADS LOW==REAR DISCS WORN

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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EF51 ZKX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF51 ZKX, 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

How do I check the history of EF51 ZKX?

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What year was EF51 ZKX registered?

EF51 ZKX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is EF51 ZKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 ZKX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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