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EK52 CXY

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,256 mi
Last recorded163,256 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 CXY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 163,256 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

eml light on

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 156,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 151,959 miles

engine light on

large oil leak on to exhaust manifold

Fail 25 Oct 2013 151,923 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine light on

large oil leak on to exhaust manifold

Pass 27 Oct 2012 144,042 miles

engine oil leaks

front brake reaction rods inner bushes slightly worn

noise from o/s/f wheel

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Oct 2012 144,042 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leaks

front brake reaction rods inner bushes slightly worn

noise from o/s/f wheel

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Sep 2011 129,573 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 100,995 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,875 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both outer sills and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2008 58,244 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,793 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2007 45,410 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 CXY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 CXY, 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 EK52 CXY registered?

EK52 CXY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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