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VK02 YVA

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,049 mi
Last recorded115,049 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 YVA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 115,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2025 113,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear both sides outer sill fitted with plastic trims

Pass 5 Jul 2023 113,162 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 106,099 miles

Front oil leaking

Nearside Rear sill has damange

all brake pipe corroded

both rear brake discs wirn and pitted

Fail 25 Oct 2021 106,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front oil leaking

Nearside Rear sill has damange

all brake pipe corroded

both rear brake discs wirn and pitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 103,164 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 98,602 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 98,602 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 91,282 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2017 87,344 miles

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

Steering rack leaking fluid

Fail 7 Aug 2017 87,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering rack leaking fluid

Pass 19 Dec 2012 82,937 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,314 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,748 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 60,643 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,099 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 45,664 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,998 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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VK02 YVA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK02 YVA, 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 VK02 YVA registered?

VK02 YVA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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