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EK51 FHT

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,950 mi
Last recorded124,950 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 FHT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 124,950 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 119,414 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 110,604 miles

N/S/F O/S/F tyres inner & outer edges worn

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 104,995 miles

both front tyres have uneven wear across tread area

slight deterioration to front track control arm bushes

Fail 12 Dec 2013 104,995 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front tyres have uneven wear across tread area

slight deterioration to front track control arm bushes

Pass 6 Dec 2012 91,364 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 78,321 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 67,393 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 67,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,530 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 55,900 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,387 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,900 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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EK51 FHT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EK51 FHT, 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 EK51 FHT registered?

EK51 FHT is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is EK51 FHT safe to buy?

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