MOT Status
ValidMileage
102,025 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps opaque, cloudy or hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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
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.
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Including DSC and brake warning light in amber (3.4.1c)
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
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
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)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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EK51 RVU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 25 January 2002.
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