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RF52 YYV

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,708 mi
Last recorded156,708 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 YYV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 156,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 156,708 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 147,884 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 147,681 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 143,892 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 139,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track control arm outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 139,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track control arm outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 136,836 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides rear top arms(rearward-facing) ball-joints deterioration noted. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 136,836 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides rear top arms(rearward-facing) ball-joints deterioration noted. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 132,137 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight wear/harshness detected

Pass 20 Jan 2016 124,795 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 124,795 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides rear on inner edges (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2015 115,280 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 105,971 miles

limited life remaining on rear tyres.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 96,432 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 12 Jan 2012 85,108 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 67,440 miles

Oil on min mark

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 67,440 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)

Oil on min mark

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,242 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,089 miles

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

Oil on min mark

Pass 22 Jan 2007 38,598 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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RF52 YYV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF52 YYV, 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 RF52 YYV registered?

RF52 YYV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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