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EO02 YVZ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,628 mi
Last recorded130,628 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 YVZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 130,628 miles

offside reverse light not working

Fail 4 Apr 2014 130,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamp adusters broken

Pass 14 Mar 2013 120,379 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 116,051 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 112,917 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 103,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 97,924 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 85,587 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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EO02 YVZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EO02 YVZ, 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 EO02 YVZ registered?

EO02 YVZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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