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BN52 YBX

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

195,053 mi
Last recorded195,053 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 YBX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 195,053 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 188,508 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 188,493 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 176,030 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 173,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 173,250 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 162,460 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 162,449 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 154,304 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 140,299 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 140,295 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover missing both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 132,706 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre bald patches inner edge

offside front tyre cut in outer wall, not exposing cords

Fail 16 Feb 2016 132,530 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened piece of brake disc broken away (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front brake disc worn very thin

offside front tyre bald patches inner edge

offside front tyre cut in outer wall, not exposing cords

Pass 6 Feb 2015 117,315 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 117,315 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 108,029 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 103,486 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 101,422 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 97,487 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 88,505 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 88,505 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 85,869 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 72,601 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 72,601 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 68,806 miles

full engine/gearbox undertray fitted - various components not visible

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

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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BN52 YBX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BN52 YBX, 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 BN52 YBX registered?

BN52 YBX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is BN52 YBX safe to buy?

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