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YD52 ZJV

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,421 mi
Last recorded207,421 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 ZJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 207,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 204,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 200,005 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 200,005 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 196,239 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 194,314 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 190,786 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 185,902 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 185,881 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

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

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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YD52 ZJV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YD52 ZJV, 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 YD52 ZJV registered?

YD52 ZJV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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