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YB02 BZJ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,191 mi
Last recorded175,191 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 BZJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 175,191 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 169,365 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 162,934 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 156,506 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 156,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r/wheel sitting at an angle

Pass 7 Jul 2014 153,241 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 153,239 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 146,777 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 146,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 138,243 miles

os mirror casing missing

Fail 25 Jun 2012 138,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b) DANGEROUS

os mirror casing missing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 129,553 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 119,285 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 119,285 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 110,555 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 91,532 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 71,988 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 54,479 miles

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

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

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

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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YB02 BZJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YB02 BZJ, 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 YB02 BZJ registered?

YB02 BZJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is YB02 BZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB02 BZJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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