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EY52 NKU

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,577 mi
Last recorded166,577 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 NKU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 166,577 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 166,567 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 161,927 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded front to rear (7.2.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 161,845 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded front to rear (7.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 157,344 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 154,134 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 148,159 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 139,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2012 131,673 miles

blow from exhaust

Pass 17 Sep 2011 126,168 miles

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

both rear tyres on wear bands slight exhaust blows on both front flexi pipes

Pass 25 Aug 2010 120,556 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 120,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW EXHAUST FRONT CLAMP CORRODED EXHAUST STILL FULLY SUPPORTED O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGES

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 114,511 miles

FRONT EXHAUST SUPPORT CLAMP CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 109,843 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 109,843 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 103,459 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 103,217 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge bith rear tyre depths low

Pass 24 Aug 2006 87,187 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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EY52 NKU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY52 NKU, 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 EY52 NKU registered?

EY52 NKU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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