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EY02 UEL

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

82,330 mi
Last recorded82,330 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 UEL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 82,330 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 81,142 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 80,850 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 79,789 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 79,111 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,340 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 77,548 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,943 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 73,747 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,008 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,838 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 67,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,507 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 60,330 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,883 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,087 miles

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

Offside front tyre has small cut in tread, No cords visable.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,115 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,689 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,781 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,108 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,801 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,622 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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EY02 UEL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 EY02 UEL, 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 EY02 UEL registered?

EY02 UEL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is EY02 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY02 UEL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY02 UEL have outstanding finance?

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