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BC02 YJE

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,890 mi
Last recorded202,890 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YJE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 202,890 miles

o/s & n/s front lower suspension ball joints slight play. both rear tyres are 1.6mm.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 197,052 miles

offside rear roll bar drop link worn

Pass 5 Apr 2011 163,972 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 163,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 124,247 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 78,180 miles

Small chunks taken out of outer wall of nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 69,390 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,962 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 57,961 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 46,167 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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BC02 YJE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BC02 YJE, 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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What year was BC02 YJE registered?

BC02 YJE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is BC02 YJE safe to buy?

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