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YE02 YPW

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,731 mi
Last recorded92,731 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 YPW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 92,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 90,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 85,956 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 80,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 80,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 76,152 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 68,285 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 63,133 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 62,872 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 62,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 62,442 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 61,820 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 60,622 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 59,441 miles

MINOR CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,161 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,964 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,632 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAR ON THE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,485 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 52,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,933 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,226 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,771 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,946 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,946 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 34,946 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 34,946 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 YPW is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YPW, 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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YE02 YPW is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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