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YG02 YZV

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

240,801 mi
Last recorded240,801 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 YZV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 240,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

undercovers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2023 237,120 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 233,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/rear inner sill showing heavy corrosion

o/s/front back plate insecure and catching disc slightly

Fail 14 Mar 2022 233,117 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/rear inner sill showing heavy corrosion

o/s/front back plate insecure and catching disc slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2021 226,473 miles

rear inner sill sections showing age related corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2020 223,535 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 223,535 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 216,877 miles

Front wipers smeering

Rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 21 Mar 2018 210,522 miles

Exhaust showing corrosion

fuel pipes showing heavy corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2018 210,522 miles

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

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

Exhaust showing corrosion

fuel pipes showing heavy corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2017 204,909 miles

o/s/front lower suspension arm bush has slight play

rear tyres app limits

Fail 20 Mar 2017 204,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/rear anti-roll bar link has slight play

o/s/front lower suspension arm bush has slight play

rear tyres app limits

Pass 23 Mar 2016 199,075 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

fuel pipes showing heavy corrosion

rear tyres app limits

signs of o/s/rear coil spring chaffing against inner arch section

sills showing signs of corrosion under trim sections

Fail 22 Mar 2016 199,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust system showing corrosion

fuel pipes showing heavy corrosion

rear tyres app limits

signs of o/s/rear coil spring chaffing against inner arch section

sills showing signs of corrosion under trim sections

Pass 24 Mar 2015 185,806 miles

exhaust corrosion

fuel pipes showing corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2015 185,806 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corrosion

fuel pipes showing corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2014 173,646 miles

front shock absorbers weak

o/s/front tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 25 Mar 2014 173,646 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front shock absorbers weak

o/s/front tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2013 159,371 miles

front brake discs showing heavy wear and getting thin

fuel pipes showing corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2013 159,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs showing heavy wear and getting thin

fuel pipes showing corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2012 147,416 miles

front to rear fuel pipes showing corosion

Fail 19 Mar 2012 147,416 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes showing corosion

Pass 22 Mar 2011 134,496 miles

front to rear fuel pipes showing slight corrosion

o/s/front anti-roll bar link has slight play

rear tyres app. limits 225/55/16v

Fail 21 Mar 2011 134,496 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear fuel pipes showing slight corrosion

o/s/front anti-roll bar link has slight play

rear tyres app. limits 225/55/16v

Pass 16 Mar 2010 118,455 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 118,455 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 104,407 miles

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

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

rear lower n/s and o/s suspension bushes have slight play.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 89,821 miles

Front brake pads worn about 70%

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 89,821 miles

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

Front brake pads worn about 70%

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 78,163 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 78,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 66,384 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 YZV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 YG02 YZV, 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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YG02 YZV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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