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CV52 YJS

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,851 mi
Last recorded128,851 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 YJS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 128,851 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 123,065 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2017 123,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 115,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2015 115,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2014 107,055 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

N/S/F suspension arm bush has slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2013 99,807 miles

both rear tyres wearing inne redges

parking brake just met the requrement

Pass 21 Nov 2012 94,371 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 90,705 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 90,597 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,561 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,421 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 69,030 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,329 miles

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

OSF wheel bearing noisey, new bearing required ASAP

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,010 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005

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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CV52 YJS is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CV52 YJS, 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 CV52 YJS registered?

CV52 YJS is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is CV52 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV52 YJS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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