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YE02 VXD

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,214 mi
Last recorded138,214 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 VXD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 138,214 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 126,378 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 126,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 122,072 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 122,072 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 114,946 miles

both rear brake discs, wear lips.

both rear tyres, treads low inner edges

light wiper scratches, screen.

n/s/f treads low at edges

n/s/f tyre treads low at edges

o/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

stone chips screen

Fail 27 Aug 2013 114,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both rear brake discs, wear lips.

both rear tyres, treads low inner edges

light wiper scratches, screen.

n/s/f treads low at edges

n/s/f tyre treads low at edges

o/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

stone chips screen

Pass 3 Aug 2012 109,969 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 rear brake discs worn

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

Pass 17 Aug 2011 103,665 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 94,794 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 94,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 85,527 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 85,527 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 75,706 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,886 miles

near side front tyre wearing out on the outer edges.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 54,056 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

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YE02 VXD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YE02 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

YE02 VXD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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