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Y675 OBL

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

209,623 mi
Last recorded209,623 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY675 OBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 209,623 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front inner edges

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear both tires are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2017 209,610 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front inner edges

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear both tires are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2016 198,356 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear sill corroding around jacking point

Fail 2 Aug 2016 198,081 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short lower fog light wireing (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure marked yellow inner bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear sill corroding around jacking point

Pass 19 Aug 2015 185,589 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 185,401 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn smooth at inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 172,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 172,038 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 156,350 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 156,348 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 147,012 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 147,012 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 146,952 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 127,810 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 117,209 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 107,740 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 93,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 69,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 69,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 33,914 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 33,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

nail in tyre

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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Y675 OBL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y675 OBL, 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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Y675 OBL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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