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BN52 YCC

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

194,521 mi
Last recorded194,521 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 YCC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 194,521 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 193,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 185,488 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 180,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 174,422 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 167,989 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 156,916 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 143,281 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 137,115 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 130,128 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 123,457 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,760 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2016 117,738 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 112,596 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 105,990 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 99,895 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 99,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 92,481 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,726 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 78,509 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,444 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 61,333 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,666 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,921 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 38,693 miles

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

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

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 YCC 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 88%.

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 BN52 YCC, 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 YCC registered?

BN52 YCC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is BN52 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 YCC shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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