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GY52 YRX

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,498 mi
Last recorded193,498 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 YRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 193,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 188,002 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 180,712 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 174,547 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 174,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 168,095 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 158,742 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 151,084 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 151,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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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GY52 YRX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY52 YRX, 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

How do I check the history of GY52 YRX?

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What year was GY52 YRX registered?

GY52 YRX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is GY52 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY52 YRX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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