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YF52 LZK

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

167,332 mi
Last recorded167,332 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 LZK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 167,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyre perished and splitting on the outer shoulders

nearside front tyre bald on inner shoulder and small cut in the tread no visible cords

nearside rear tyre punctured and bald on inner shoulder

offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder and small cuts in tread no visible cords

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner shoulder no visible cords

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 167,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyre perished and splitting on the outer shoulders

nearside front tyre bald on inner shoulder and small cut in the tread no visible cords

nearside rear tyre punctured and bald on inner shoulder

offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder and small cuts in tread no visible cords

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner shoulder no visible cords

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 154,241 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 154,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 148,736 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2013 148,736 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 140,461 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 140,449 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs deteriorated (corroded)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 131,021 miles

Oil leak

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

both front discs scored and worn

Pass 6 Aug 2010 121,692 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner egde

Fail 5 Aug 2010 121,692 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner egde

Fail 18 Aug 2009 109,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 109,048 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 103,382 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 103,381 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 95,145 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 87,698 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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YF52 LZK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YF52 LZK, 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 LZK registered?

YF52 LZK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is YF52 LZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF52 LZK shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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