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EK52 ZKX

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,468 mi
Last recorded145,468 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 ZKX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 145,468 miles

Nearside both shock absorbers soft

Offside Rear shock absorber soft

Fail 30 Oct 2018 145,468 miles

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

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

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

Nearside both shock absorbers soft

Offside Rear shock absorber soft

Pass 8 Sep 2017 138,757 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 128,277 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Sep 2016 128,267 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Buckle not presented for test (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 106,307 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 99,562 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 92,529 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 92,528 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 82,371 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 80,776 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 80,775 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 78,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,685 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Oct 2009 76,844 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 74,959 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 73,385 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 71,498 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 67,890 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 67,890 miles

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)

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 ZKX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EK52 ZKX, 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 ZKX registered?

EK52 ZKX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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