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EK02 SJX

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

200,555 mi
Last recorded200,555 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 SJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2023 200,555 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 199,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 187,998 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 179,533 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 170,962 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 163,589 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 151,849 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 142,600 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 131,310 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 121,530 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 111,082 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 95,809 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 77,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 57,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,653 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,086 miles

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

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

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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EK02 SJX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK02 SJX, 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 EK02 SJX registered?

EK02 SJX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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