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YF51 JFO

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

254,374 mi
Last recorded254,374 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 JFO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 254,374 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 243,923 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2015 243,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 231,779 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge (close to legal limit)

o/s/f sill damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2015 231,779 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge (close to legal limit)

o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2014 221,131 miles

chip in screen

head lamp lens cloudy

horn poor

Fail 8 Jan 2014 221,131 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in screen

head lamp lens cloudy

horn poor

Pass 8 Jan 2013 209,098 miles

chip in screen

front side windows tinted

Fail 7 Jan 2013 209,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

chip in screen

front side windows tinted

Pass 11 Jan 2012 200,214 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damadge to osf sill

slight corrosion to underbody

slight wear to both front lower arm bushes

Fail 11 Jan 2012 200,214 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

damadge to osf sill

slight corrosion to underbody

slight wear to both front lower arm bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2011 186,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 186,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 167,214 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 148,976 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 141,803 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 141,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 132,551 miles

cracks in windscreen zone b just within limits †play detected top to bottom and side to side on both rear wheels †n/s/r tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Pass 21 Dec 2005 112,226 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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YF51 JFO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YF51 JFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF51 JFO registered?

YF51 JFO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is YF51 JFO safe to buy?

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