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Y19 MAF

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,862 mi
Last recorded139,862 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY19 MAF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 139,862 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 139,459 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 138,813 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 135,171 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 135,163 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 129,900 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 129,673 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 128,757 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 203,156 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 203,156 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail hitting chassis (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2015 195,861 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 113,397 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 101,968 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 96,804 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 89,292 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 84,398 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 81,121 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 76,632 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 71,854 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 62,930 miles

front brake discs worn and cor

front brake pads appear low

movement in rear droplinks

n/s/r tyre appears under inflated

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall is weak

note pad on center console close to handbrake lever

rear tyres wearing on inner

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outter sidewall

Fail 5 Dec 2006 62,930 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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

front brake discs cor and worn

front brake pads appear low

movement in rear droplinks

n/s/r tyre appears under inflated

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall is weak

n/s/r tyre outter wall has slight damage

rear tyres wearing on inners

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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Y19 MAF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y19 MAF, 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 Y19 MAF registered?

Y19 MAF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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