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CK51 YNF

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

200,093 mi
Last recorded200,093 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 YNF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 200,093 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 190,259 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 185,654 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 185,654 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 181,124 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 175,383 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 169,731 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 165,292 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 158,997 miles

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

parking brake efficency low

Pass 21 Jul 2009 152,589 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 145,575 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 145,575 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 142,689 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 142,685 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm advise

offside front tyre worn on inner edge advise

Pass 10 Jan 2007 134,929 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 30 Aug 2006 132,879 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 132,877 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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CK51 YNF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CK51 YNF, 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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CK51 YNF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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