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EK51 FND

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,336 mi
Last recorded187,336 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 FND
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 187,336 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 187,334 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 179,110 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 175,143 miles

Flexible section of down pipe blowing slightly .

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 175,107 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 168,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 162,052 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 162,045 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 152,044 miles

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.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 151,834 miles

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.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 143,170 miles

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.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 132,516 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 121,342 miles

flexible section of front pipe leaking slightly.

gearbox mounted exhaust bracket corroded.

Fail 11 Dec 2008 121,342 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

flexible section of front pipe leaking slightly.

gearbox mounted exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 111,969 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 100,112 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 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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EK51 FND is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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