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YB02 LZJ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,860 mi
Last recorded175,860 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 175,860 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 172,610 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 169,761 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 169,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 162,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and back bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 157,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 146,889 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 146,889 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 131,820 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 124,072 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2012 124,014 miles

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2011 115,102 miles

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

nearside rear seatbelt not tested, child seat fitted

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Sep 2010 104,750 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 104,750 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 92,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 81,902 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,830 miles

wiper blades torn at ends

Pass 3 Jul 2006 48,528 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LZJ 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 77.8%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

YB02 LZJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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