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ET51 MVX

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,010 mi
Last recorded208,010 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 MVX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 208,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 207,999 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 201,875 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 195,568 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 189,780 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 175,279 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 163,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 149,416 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 149,400 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)

front brake discs worn on inside

Pass 19 Feb 2010 141,700 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 132,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front lower suspension tie bar link alightly parished deu to rubing against front bulk

offside front lower suspension tie bar link alightly parished deu to rubing against front bulk

Fail 2 Nov 2007 115,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 115,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 79,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 46,492 miles

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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ET51 MVX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET51 MVX, 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 ET51 MVX registered?

ET51 MVX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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