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BL51 YVX

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,585 mi
Last recorded115,585 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 YVX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 115,585 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 104,071 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 104,071 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 96,480 miles

Center rear brake light not working

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 89,329 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 81,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 69,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 69,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 63,042 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2006 56,478 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn on edges of tread area

Pass 22 May 2006 56,478 miles

front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn on edges of tread area

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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BL51 YVX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL51 YVX, 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 BL51 YVX registered?

BL51 YVX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is BL51 YVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL51 YVX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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