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EK52 CXO

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,551 mi
Last recorded84,551 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 CXO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 84,551 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 81,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 78,715 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 75,936 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 74,111 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 70,907 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 66,935 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 66,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure bulb (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2018 63,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2018 63,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. internal adjuster/inner headlight loose (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 60,742 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,397 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,023 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 58,015 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 56,606 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 12 Apr 2012 50,725 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,436 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 44,436 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 40,401 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 33,654 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,611 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 21,025 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 11,168 miles

O/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 11,149 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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EK52 CXO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK52 CXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK52 CXO registered?

EK52 CXO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is EK52 CXO safe to buy?

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