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AP02 YNA

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,921 mi
Last recorded119,921 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YNA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 119,921 miles

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

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

front wipers deteriorating and torn on edges

Fail 5 Jul 2023 119,921 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front wipers deteriorating and torn on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2021 117,553 miles

Chip on windscreen

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 117,533 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Chip on windscreen

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 113,019 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 106,377 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 101,075 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 97,445 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2016 93,002 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 93,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,817 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 88,814 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 May 2014 83,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 83,858 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 83,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 79,633 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 79,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,765 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,793 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2010 66,674 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 60,687 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 52,601 miles

CHIP IN ZONE A ON LIMIT

REAR TYRES ARE APPROACHING WEAR INDICATORS

Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,040 miles

1. front windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,878 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 YNA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AP02 YNA, 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

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What year was AP02 YNA registered?

AP02 YNA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AP02 YNA safe to buy?

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