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YB02 KWA

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,395 mi
Last recorded122,395 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 KWA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 122,395 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 121,580 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 121,580 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 119,401 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 117,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 116,161 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 114,652 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 110,201 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 110,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

oil level low

Pass 15 Dec 2016 102,411 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 91,639 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 91,639 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 78,020 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 66,075 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 57,343 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,991 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,400 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,024 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 32,794 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,898 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 22,969 miles

front tyres worn on edges and nearside rear worn inner edge

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 KWA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol 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 YB02 KWA, 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 YB02 KWA registered?

YB02 KWA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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