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YC52 VUX

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,983 mi
Last recorded150,983 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 VUX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 150,983 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides front brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened, vehicle underbody has surface rust

n/s/f bottom suspension arm (rear) has slight play in ball joint, both sides front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints slightly damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

o/s/f bottom suspension arm ball joint slightly damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt, both sides front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, n/s/f tyre inner edge slightly worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn, o/s/r shock absorber has light misting of oil, rear exhaust corroded, rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, n/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn, fuel & brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 139,115 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Both rear brake hoses perished.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Slight play in both front suspension joints.

Fail 30 Nov 2013 139,075 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres perished.

Both rear brake hoses perished.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Slight play in both front suspension joints.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 131,101 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 13,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 122,500 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 113,075 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 108,677 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 98,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 95,460 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 89,672 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 89,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 VUX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC52 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

YC52 VUX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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