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FY52 EYK

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,022 mi
Last recorded141,022 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 EYK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 141,022 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 140,935 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 140,607 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 129,051 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 122,074 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 122,074 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 115,468 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 115,468 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2016 106,752 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 101,036 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 95,206 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 83,072 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 82,218 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 80,868 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 76,710 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 73,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2007 71,133 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 68,310 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 57,075 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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FY52 EYK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FY52 EYK, 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 FY52 EYK?

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What year was FY52 EYK registered?

FY52 EYK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is FY52 EYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 EYK shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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