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EY52 YGA

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,998 mi
Last recorded170,998 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 YGA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 170,998 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 170,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Oct 2014 162,838 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 155,009 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 155,003 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 149,068 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 142,408 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 142,408 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 135,535 miles

both front brake disc's worn

parking brake percentage low 18%

Pass 12 Oct 2009 124,252 miles

both front tyre tread depths close to limit due to uneven wear

Pass 8 Oct 2008 113,297 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 101,019 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 84,181 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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EY52 YGA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EY52 YGA, 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 EY52 YGA registered?

EY52 YGA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is EY52 YGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY52 YGA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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