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YG02 YZD

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

171,137 mi
Last recorded171,137 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 YZD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 171,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 160,109 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 145,458 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag on dashboard

high lvl brake light inop

Fail 30 May 2012 145,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag on dashboard

high lvl brake light inop

Pass 9 Mar 2011 131,420 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 123,828 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 115,340 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 106,525 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 99,062 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 82,203 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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YG02 YZD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YG02 YZD, 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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What year was YG02 YZD registered?

YG02 YZD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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