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EK51 RVU

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,025 mi
Last recorded102,025 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 RVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 102,025 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 102,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WILL BE TESTED (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 100,429 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 98,127 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps opaque, cloudy or hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 98,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working both offside front angel eyes not working. ( side light ) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps opaque, cloudy or hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 95,159 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 95,155 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 92,987 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 92,984 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 18 Mar 2021 89,911 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,345 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides headlamp covers slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 79,346 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 79,346 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,807 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 73,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Including DSC and brake warning light in amber (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,613 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 63,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x stonechips (8.3.1d)

rear brake bundy pipes by fuel tank rusting

Fail 23 Feb 2016 63,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault steering sensor and brake warning on (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect low output (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x stonechips (8.3.1d)

rear brake bundy pipes by fuel tank rusting

Pass 20 Feb 2015 57,196 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 57,196 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,736 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 1 Mar 2013 44,764 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,517 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,164 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 39,142 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,578 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,247 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,101 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 19,226 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 RVU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

EK51 RVU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is EK51 RVU safe to buy?

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