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SN02 YDU

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,734 mi
Last recorded103,734 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 YDU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 103,734 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2024 100,927 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2023 99,796 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 99,796 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 98,344 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 96,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 95,588 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 93,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 93,572 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,714 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,398 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 88,648 miles

slight corrosion to inner face of all brake discs.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 88,648 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

slight corrosion to inner face of all brake discs.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,389 miles

Rear brake flexi's becoming perished

Fail 13 Apr 2015 85,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake flexi's becoming perished

Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,281 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 77,821 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,040 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CRACKING IN THE TREAD

Fail 19 Apr 2012 73,039 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CRACKING IN THE TREAD

Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,940 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,828 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 61,826 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,291 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,612 miles

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

rear tyres worn on the edges

Pass 26 Apr 2007 42,379 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,495 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)

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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SN02 YDU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SN02 YDU, 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 SN02 YDU registered?

SN02 YDU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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