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PO52 YXD

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

178,384 mi
Last recorded178,384 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 YXD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 178,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 178,375 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 176,847 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 176,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 176,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 165,850 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 158,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres perished

Fail 25 Apr 2018 158,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2017 153,813 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper split

engine management light illuminated

Fail 19 Apr 2017 153,813 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper split

engine management light illuminated

Pass 21 Apr 2016 150,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 150,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 146,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 146,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 139,290 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 132,806 miles

washers need ajusting

Pass 21 Mar 2012 123,453 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 114,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 106,121 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 98,031 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 87,962 miles

n/s/r/ tyre is worn on inner & outer edges

o/s/r/ tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2007 79,513 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 69,977 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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PO52 YXD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver 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 PO52 YXD, 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 PO52 YXD registered?

PO52 YXD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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