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YD02 KZG

2002 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,690 mi
Last recorded191,690 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 KZG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 191,690 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 184,553 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 173,289 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 158,511 miles

Front propshaft coupling worn

Imbalance on rear parking brake operation

Pass 8 Apr 2008 134,429 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 134,427 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 119,942 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 119,942 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 114,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Apr 2006 114,621 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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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YD02 KZG is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YD02 KZG, 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 YD02 KZG registered?

YD02 KZG is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is YD02 KZG safe to buy?

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