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EN51 VYE

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

174,824 mi
Last recorded174,824 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 VYE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 174,824 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 174,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 165,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 156,543 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 147,728 miles

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

under trays fitted not able to test components

Fail 19 Oct 2016 147,728 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

under trays fitted not able to test components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 139,170 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 130,151 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 121,041 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 113,516 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 103,870 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 20 Jan 2011 93,140 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 85,551 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 75,874 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 66,290 miles

SMOKE TEST FOR DEISEL ENGINE ONLY JUST WITH LIMITS

Pass 20 Jan 2007 56,170 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 56,170 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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EN51 VYE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EN51 VYE, 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 EN51 VYE registered?

EN51 VYE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is EN51 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 VYE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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