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EN02 CVL

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,874 mi
Last recorded162,874 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 CVL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 162,874 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 159,664 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 156,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 152,416 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 11 Jun 2016 147,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 141,022 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 133,072 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 122,140 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 122,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 111,595 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 111,595 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 94,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 79,750 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 31,896 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,361 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 54,521 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 51,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 51,218 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,425 miles

both front tyres worn low on both inner and outer edges of tread

offside rear tyres wearing low on inner edge of tread.

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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EN02 CVL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EN02 CVL, 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

How do I check the history of EN02 CVL?

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What year was EN02 CVL registered?

EN02 CVL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is EN02 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN02 CVL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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