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RE52 YJO

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,415 mi
Last recorded133,415 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 YJO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 133,415 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2016 133,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick And REAR (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 123,014 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 123,014 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure offside front (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack gaiter split nearside front (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 118,384 miles

engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres wear to inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2014 118,384 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres wear to inner edges

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2013 109,230 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 100,372 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 91,961 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,665 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 73,506 miles

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 73,506 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 68,876 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 68,876 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 64,441 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 2 Feb 2006 49,784 miles

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)

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 YJO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YJO, 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

How do I check the history of RE52 YJO?

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What year was RE52 YJO registered?

RE52 YJO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is RE52 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 YJO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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