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DN52 YKL

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,922 mi
Last recorded128,922 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 YKL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 128,922 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 118,181 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 110,529 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 110,529 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 107,965 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 107,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 103,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 97,934 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 91,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,657 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 79,201 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 72,199 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 72,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 64,337 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 56,200 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 56,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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DN52 YKL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN52 YKL, 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 DN52 YKL registered?

DN52 YKL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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