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YG02 XES

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,790 mi
Last recorded128,790 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 XES
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 128,790 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 120,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 120,860 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 111,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 101,255 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 91,561 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 79,918 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 72,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2007 72,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,271 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 56,271 miles

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

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

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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YG02 XES is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG02 XES, 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

How do I check the history of YG02 XES?

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What year was YG02 XES registered?

YG02 XES is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is YG02 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG02 XES shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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