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RE52 YGL

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

197,547 mi
Last recorded197,547 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 YGL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 197,547 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 190,303 miles

Advise front exhaust flexible section showing signs of fatigue blowing slightly

Advise front tyres have inner edge wear

Advise o/s/f shock absorber has slight top seal seepage and reduced damping

Advise o/s/f steering rack gaiter showing signs of fatigue

Fail 9 Nov 2020 190,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded various front to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 184,624 miles

Advise engine oil leaks

Advise h/lamp lenses require buffing

Pass 22 Nov 2018 177,336 miles

Advise engine oil leaks

Advise front suspension showing signs of damping fatigue

Pass 5 Dec 2017 171,020 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 162,723 miles

Both front anti-roll bushes weak.

Both rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Both rear upper boomerang arm rubber boots damaged.

Front exhaust clamp/carrier corroded.

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Offside Front Tyre wearing inside edge.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arms x3 have slight play in a ball joint.

Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated Both. (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 162,669 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front anti-roll bushes weak.

Both rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Both rear upper boomerang arm rubber boots damaged.

Front exhaust clamp/carrier corroded.

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Offside Front Tyre wearing inside edge.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arms x3 have slight play in a ball joint.

Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated Both. (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016

Nearside Front slight play inner track rod end

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

Offside Front slight play inner track rod end

Pass 19 Jan 2016

Nearside Front slight play inner track rod ends

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

Offside Front slight play inner track rod ends

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016

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

Nearside Front slight play inner track rod ends

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

Offside Front slight play inner track rod ends

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 125,615 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear air suspension unit perishing

offside rear air suspension unit perishing

Fail 21 Jan 2015 125,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear air suspension unit perishing

offside rear air suspension unit perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 94,653 miles

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2012 86,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 86,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 78,766 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,033 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2010 75,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2009 69,138 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 57,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o\s\r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,296 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 42,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 31,770 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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RE52 YGL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RE52 YGL, 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 RE52 YGL registered?

RE52 YGL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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