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GE02 EPE

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,813 mi
Last recorded160,813 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE02 EPE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 160,813 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 152,995 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring testable items

Fail 4 May 2018 152,995 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine covers and under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 6 May 2017 137,559 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 130,113 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 121,129 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 106,270 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise relace lower ball joints front

h/lights nil kick up detected

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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GE02 EPE is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 88,176 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 GE02 EPE, 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 16 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GE02 EPE registered?

GE02 EPE is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 27 July 2010.

Is GE02 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GE02 EPE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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