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BP51 YHE

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

227,225 mi
Last recorded227,225 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 YHE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 227,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre sidewalls damaged but not showing cord

Pass 10 Dec 2016 221,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 211,012 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 207,042 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 198,163 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 188,489 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 177,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 163,362 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 146,887 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 146,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2008 127,664 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 127,652 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 104,449 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 81,596 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 YHE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BP51 YHE, 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.

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What year was BP51 YHE registered?

BP51 YHE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 6 February 2002.

Is BP51 YHE safe to buy?

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