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ET02 FUM

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,252 mi
Last recorded137,252 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 FUM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 137,252 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 137,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 131,043 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 122,072 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 122,072 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 111,715 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 104,297 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 93,146 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 81,659 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 74,697 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge also nail in tyre nearside front tyre has screw in tread

Pass 18 Dec 2006 65,869 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,836 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 65,836 miles

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

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

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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ET02 FUM 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 76.9%.

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 ET02 FUM, 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 ET02 FUM?

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What year was ET02 FUM registered?

ET02 FUM is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 5 August 2002.

Is ET02 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET02 FUM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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