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B8 UYY

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,342 mi
Last recorded59,342 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 UYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 59,342 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 59,013 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 58,278 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 56,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 52,789 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Dec 2019 50,160 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 50,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 46,476 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 42,836 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 41,102 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 41,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,441 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 40,441 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 39,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,542 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 39,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,172 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,894 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,023 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,056 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,869 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,436 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 23,898 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 20,080 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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B8 UYY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B8 UYY, 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 B8 UYY registered?

B8 UYY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is B8 UYY safe to buy?

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