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EY52 XDO

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,680 mi
Last recorded121,680 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 XDO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 121,680 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 121,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 118,695 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 118,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 112,825 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 112,824 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Feb 2018 112,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres starting to crack/deteriorate

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 1 Feb 2017 108,682 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to items

Pass 17 Sep 2015 103,784 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 95,355 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,355 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 89,589 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 84,390 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,683 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 72,586 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 57,408 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 49,219 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,807 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 XDO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EY52 XDO, 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 XDO registered?

EY52 XDO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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