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YE02 UBK

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

214,013 mi
Last recorded214,013 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 UBK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 214,013 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 210,940 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 210,457 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 205,749 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 205,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 182,042 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 173,350 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 144,200 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 138,191 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 122,771 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 107,687 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 92,577 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 76,472 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 60,258 miles

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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YE02 UBK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YE02 UBK, 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 YE02 UBK registered?

YE02 UBK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is YE02 UBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE02 UBK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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