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AP02 YDM

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,557 mi
Last recorded130,557 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YDM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 130,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 127,683 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 126,899 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front corroded not excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 121,372 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Nearside & Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 121,021 miles

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

Front Outer sills has slight corrosion , Nearside & Offside

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Drum stick has slight play

Rear Inner sills has slight corrosion, Nearside & Offside

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear control arm Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 115,806 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 107,813 miles

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 7 Jun 2017 105,415 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 100,332 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 97,310 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 95,877 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 May 2013 95,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 May 2012 93,347 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 89,587 miles

o/s/r tyre perished[cracking between treads]

Fail 12 May 2011 89,587 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre perished[cracking between treads]

Pass 13 May 2010 83,061 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2010 83,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2009 79,128 miles

Advise O/S/F Tyre is wearing to inside shoulder

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

Fail 13 May 2008 70,109 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2008 70,109 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 65,123 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 56,647 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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AP02 YDM is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP02 YDM, 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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AP02 YDM is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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