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EK51 FWD

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

310,635 mi
Last recorded310,635 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 FWD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 310,635 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 310,634 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 308,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted so full inspection not possible

Pass 26 Mar 2020 305,798 miles

Both number plate lamps deteriorated

Both rear outer drive shaft gators perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front windscreen glass slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 305,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both number plate lamps deteriorated

Both rear outer drive shaft gators perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front windscreen glass slightly damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 266,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front windscreen glass slightly damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2019 266,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front windscreen glass slightly damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2018 225,035 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Fail 25 Apr 2018 225,034 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 27 Apr 2017 176,243 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear prop shaft front rubber universal joint worn

Fail 26 Apr 2017 176,243 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear prop shaft front rubber universal joint worn

Thorn in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall ( punctured )

Pass 29 Apr 2016 131,543 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 131,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 113,300 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

front exhaust bracket in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

handbrake efficiency 17%

play in both sides rear anti-roll bar links

Fail 21 Apr 2015 113,288 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs wearing thin

front exhaust bracket in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

play in both sides rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 31 Mar 2014 106,269 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside headlight beam image light out put reduced

play in rear antiroll bar links

Pass 4 Apr 2013 99,736 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,949 miles

advise handbrake check

exhaust flexi in poor condition

nearside rear tyre on limit advise replacement

Pass 5 Apr 2011 86,180 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

play in rear antiroll bar links

Pass 30 Mar 2010 78,756 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 70,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 62,546 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 53,308 miles

front brake pads getting low advise replacement

Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,120 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 45,120 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FWD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FWD, 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 FWD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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