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BP51 YHB

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,134 mi
Last recorded149,134 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 YHB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 149,134 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 141,930 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 134,854 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 126,727 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 119,464 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 111,765 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 104,268 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 104,263 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 92,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 92,365 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,281 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 84,272 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 76,158 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 76,158 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 67,482 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 54,280 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 54,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 49,940 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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BP51 YHB is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BP51 YHB, 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 BP51 YHB registered?

BP51 YHB is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is BP51 YHB safe to buy?

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