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LA02 YMM

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,487 mi
Last recorded111,487 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 YMM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 111,487 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 111,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 108,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jan 2019 108,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front 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 28 Dec 2017 101,410 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 100,155 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 99,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre,wearing inner wall 225/60r15

Fail 17 Aug 2016 99,061 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre,wearing inner wall 225/60r15

Fail 4 Jul 2015 95,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2015 95,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 91,492 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear tyre wearing inner wall,225/60r15

Pass 14 Jun 2013 89,299 miles

near side rear lower back suspension arm,slight play

near side rear tyre wearing inner wall 225/60r15

Fail 14 Jun 2013 89,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear lower back suspension arm,slight play

near side rear tyre wearing inner wall 225/60r15

Pass 12 May 2012 84,788 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 84,788 miles

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 Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2011 73,057 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 73,057 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 35,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre underinflated

offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers split

Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,659 miles

nearside rear tyre underinflated

offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers split

Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,223 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2009 35,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,623 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,823 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 21,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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LA02 YMM is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LA02 YMM, 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 LA02 YMM registered?

LA02 YMM is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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