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KD52 YXT

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,115 mi
Last recorded189,115 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 YXT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 189,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 185,212 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 185,212 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Upper Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 181,550 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap washer deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2015 172,437 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 169,710 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 160,009 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 160,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Engine mangment light on

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 156,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak to rear diff

Slight play in both rear hub assemblys

oil leak to engine

Pass 30 Nov 2011 156,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak to rear diff

Slight play in both rear hub assemblys

oil leak to engine

Pass 19 Nov 2010 149,665 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 141,231 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 132,261 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 116,158 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 100,150 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 84,103 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 83,682 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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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KD52 YXT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KD52 YXT, 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 KD52 YXT registered?

KD52 YXT is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is KD52 YXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD52 YXT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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