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Y96 UOV

2002 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

186,239 mi
Last recorded186,239 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 UOV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 186,239 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 186,239 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 154,991 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 148,878 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 May 2014 148,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 143,678 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 131,966 miles

Nearside rear non obligatory inner tail lamp not working.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2011 119,454 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 119,447 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2010 105,375 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 105,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 101,352 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 98,874 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)

n/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 27 Feb 2007 88,962 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 64,859 miles

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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Y96 UOV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y96 UOV, 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 Y96 UOV registered?

Y96 UOV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is Y96 UOV safe to buy?

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