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VO02 YTL

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

230,097 mi
Last recorded230,097 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 YTL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 230,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 May 2016 198,189 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 170,410 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 157,057 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 157,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front prop rubber worn

Pass 19 Apr 2013 147,831 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 137,334 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 127,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 120,193 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 108,060 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 93,753 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 80,519 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 63,744 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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VO02 YTL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VO02 YTL, 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 VO02 YTL registered?

VO02 YTL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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The MOT history for VO02 YTL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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