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PY52 PYB

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,756 mi
Last recorded131,756 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 PYB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 131,756 miles

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some items

Pass 20 Nov 2019 129,552 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some items

Fail 20 Nov 2019 129,552 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some items

Pass 5 Nov 2018 124,541 miles

covers fitted under bonnet and under vehicle obscuring some mechanical/suspension /brake components

Pass 20 Nov 2017 120,463 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 117,409 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 112,585 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 99,679 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 99,679 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 94,343 miles

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

rear numberplate starting to fade

Pass 16 Nov 2012 89,398 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 89,093 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Nov 2011 86,602 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 6 Jan 2011 83,722 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 74,737 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 59,739 miles

brake and fuel pipe require waxoyled

o/s diff oil seal leaking

washers poor

Pass 10 Jan 2008 48,199 miles

front brake pads worn

n/s/f foglight loose

Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,499 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,749 miles

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

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

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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PY52 PYB is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PY52 PYB, 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

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What year was PY52 PYB registered?

PY52 PYB is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is PY52 PYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY52 PYB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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