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YF52 EXO

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,168 mi
Last recorded186,168 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 EXO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 186,168 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 179,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

mirrors have additional side repeaters that show white light

n/s handbrake cable weak

propshaft front rubber coupling worn

Fail 4 Jun 2014 179,353 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mirrors have additional side repeaters that show white light

propshaft front rubber coupling worn

Pass 30 Jul 2013 170,901 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 162,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 162,965 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 153,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 145,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 22 May 2009 137,662 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 11 Mar 2008 133,759 miles

engine emits a bit of smoke

front number plate detoriating

Pass 22 Nov 2006 123,056 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 123,056 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 81,209 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 80,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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YF52 EXO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF52 EXO, 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 YF52 EXO registered?

YF52 EXO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is YF52 EXO safe to buy?

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