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RJ52 YPW

2002 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,163 mi
Last recorded161,163 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 YPW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 161,163 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 156,011 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

undertrays fitted.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 156,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 148,176 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to nearside front sill area

Fail 28 Oct 2014 148,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to nearside front sill area

Pass 28 Oct 2013 140,396 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 133,511 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 127,976 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 123,394 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 123,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2009 117,247 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 111,239 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 106,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 102,830 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 90,025 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 90,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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RJ52 YPW is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ52 YPW, 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 RJ52 YPW registered?

RJ52 YPW is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is RJ52 YPW safe to buy?

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