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YD51 XAG

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,904 mi
Last recorded118,904 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 XAG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 118,904 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 113,419 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 107,316 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 104,577 miles

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2020 104,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2019 102,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 99,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2017 96,700 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 93,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 91,511 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 89,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 86,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 82,534 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,882 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2010 73,964 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 69,775 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2008 65,646 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 65,646 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 57,474 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 47,938 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 47,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YD51 XAG is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 YD51 XAG, 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 YD51 XAG registered?

YD51 XAG is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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