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BP51 YHT

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,796 mi
Last recorded145,796 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 YHT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2020 145,796 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

N/s door mirror glass cracked.

*Exhaust blow from o/s exhaust front pipe flexy joint.*

*Front number plate deteriorated.*

*N/s headlamp aim low and adjuster broken.*

*N/s/f lower arm front bush worn.*

*Wear/play in n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar link rods.*

Imbalance front brakes.

Main fuel pipe under car corroded.

N/s/r metal brake pipe (above rear diff) corroded.

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

O/s repeater lens missing.

O/s/r inner sill heavily corroded.

O/s/r outer wheel arch corroded.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Various undertrays damaged.

Pass 2 Feb 2019 136,684 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 136,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached rubber cupling (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 122,856 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s most front (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

advise middle exhaust support weak

Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,870 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake discs worn (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise middle exhaust support bracket corroded and weak

Fail 17 Jan 2017 105,870 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake discs worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise middle exhaust support bracket corroded and weak

Pass 19 Jan 2016 88,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 79,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front exhaust support bracket weak and corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,868 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 72,214 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 68,826 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 66,128 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 50,496 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 47,259 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 42,631 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 38,821 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 YHT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YHT, 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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BP51 YHT is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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