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BN52 YJD

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,962 mi
Last recorded138,962 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 YJD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 138,962 miles

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Fail 21 Sep 2016 138,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure PERISHED IN TREADS. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG ROTATION. (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure PERISHED IN TREADS. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 135,820 miles

brake pipes cleaned and greased

Fail 17 Sep 2015 135,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SUPPLY (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 128,863 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 128,863 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 122,605 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 115,993 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 115,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 108,472 miles

advise rear brake pipes are becoming corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 104,657 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 91,871 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 91,871 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 80,647 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 78,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,848 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 58,848 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres 1.0 - 2.0 mm edges

rear tyres 2.5 - 3.0 mm

steering rack leaking

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 YJD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN52 YJD, 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 YJD registered?

BN52 YJD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is BN52 YJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 YJD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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