MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Wheel nut(s) loose all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Flexible section of down pipe blowing slightly .
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Flexible section of down pipe blowing slightly .
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both wiper blades torn at ends.
exhaust brackets at gearbox corroded.
exhaust front pipe flex section leaking.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both wiper blades torn at ends.
exhaust brackets at gearbox corroded.
exhaust front pipe flex section leaking.
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust foulimg at rear (rectified)
exhaust front pipe flex section leaking gases
exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded.
front to rear brake pipes corroded (x2)
nearside front susp noise on lock to lock.
flexible section of front pipe leaking slightly.
gearbox mounted exhaust bracket corroded.
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
flexible section of front pipe leaking slightly.
gearbox mounted exhaust bracket corroded.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake pads 3.5 mm remaining.
slight play at both rear roll bar links
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK51 FND 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 68.8%.
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 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 EK51 FND, 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.
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What year was EK51 FND registered?
EK51 FND is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 6 February 2002.
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