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EK02 SKX

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

160,681 mi
Last recorded160,681 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 SKX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 160,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 158,710 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 153,329 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 149,987 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 146,248 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 143,606 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 142,111 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 137,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

rear diff damp/weeping

Pass 21 Feb 2018 131,661 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 123,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 116,251 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 106,249 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 106,235 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 96,066 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,893 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,828 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 63,180 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,889 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 25 Feb 2009 42,420 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,248 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 28,036 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 22,906 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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EK02 SKX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

EK02 SKX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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