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GV52 YLS

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

175,066 mi
Last recorded175,066 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 YLS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 175,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021
Pass 26 Nov 2020 164,907 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 164,205 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018
Fail 28 Nov 2018

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2016 140,716 miles

child seat fitted rear

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 130,135 miles

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 123,235 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 117,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 117,952 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 112,796 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 112,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 107,178 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 107,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 98,442 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 98,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 84,466 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 70,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres getting low

sills have plastic covers

Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,730 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 57,717 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 45,785 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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GV52 YLS is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GV52 YLS, 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 GV52 YLS registered?

GV52 YLS is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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