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EG02 LFP

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

99,171 mi
Last recorded99,171 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 LFP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 99,171 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 97,175 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 94,863 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 93,999 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 93,638 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 93,391 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 93,132 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 93,132 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,568 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 92,568 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level brake light N/Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing ring beginning to perish on outer edge

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres considerably perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre considerably perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre considerably perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre considerably perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,038 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished has a cut in the outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre nail in the tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap o-ring slightly perished

Fail 13 Mar 2018 92,038 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished has a cut in the outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre nail in the tread

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap o-ring slightly perished

Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,441 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap sealing device slightly perished

Pass 4 May 2016 90,822 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 90,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,570 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 89,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,129 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,912 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 77,885 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 71,213 miles

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

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

near side front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 12 May 2009 64,839 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 57,973 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)

Pass 15 May 2007 49,907 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 41,540 miles

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

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

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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EG02 LFP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EG02 LFP, 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 EG02 LFP registered?

EG02 LFP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is EG02 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG02 LFP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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