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HX52 YFO

2002 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

164,831 mi
Last recorded164,831 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 YFO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 164,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 159,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 159,939 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 156,454 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 156,454 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 153,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake worning lght on

Fail 16 Dec 2020 153,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake worning lght on

Pass 23 Jul 2019 150,045 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Jul 2018 142,283 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 30 Jul 2018 142,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Jul 2017 136,456 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 130,643 miles

EML ON

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 13 Jul 2016 130,643 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

EML ON

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Aug 2015 124,155 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 124,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 120,983 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 110,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 97,441 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 25 Jul 2011 92,966 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 89,618 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 89,618 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,087 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 78,924 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 74,298 miles

both rear tyres at 2-3mm

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 74,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres at 2-3mm

Pass 24 Aug 2006 67,232 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 52,863 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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HX52 YFO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HX52 YFO, 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 HX52 YFO registered?

HX52 YFO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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