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YC52 ULE

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,059 mi
Last recorded193,059 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 ULE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 193,059 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 193,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded s, around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 190,420 miles

Car had to be restarted with easy start

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 12 Aug 2016 185,359 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2015 178,550 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both front wishbone front bushes deteriorating and have some play

Front and rear D-bushes have some play

Fail 15 Aug 2015 178,464 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both front wishbone front bushes deteriorating and have some play

Front and rear D-bushes have some play

Pass 14 Aug 2014 171,110 miles

Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges and on limit

Fail 9 Aug 2014 171,110 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges and on limit

Pass 22 Aug 2013 161,279 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 161,246 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 147,826 miles

nearside park brake apears low indicating adjustment or repair required

Pass 11 Mar 2011 138,554 miles

o/s and n/s rear anti roll bar link rods worn

o/s and n/s wiper blades split on ends

rear discs in poor condition, pitted on inner surface

Pass 29 Mar 2010 128,168 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 128,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 125,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 112,617 miles

above items will need replacements soon.

front exhaust pipe split and leaking.

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

movement in nearside rear antiroll bar link arm.

nearside rear tyre close to wear limit.

offside rear tyre on wear limit.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 88,540 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 66,730 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 66,730 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

h/brake on pass limit 16%

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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YC52 ULE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YC52 ULE, 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 YC52 ULE registered?

YC52 ULE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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