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YG52 LUA

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,583 mi
Last recorded131,583 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 LUA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 131,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 131,581 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 122,231 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 112,233 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 112,229 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 102,044 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 92,124 miles

nearside rear tyre 2.8mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

oil level on minimum

Fail 30 Sep 2008 92,110 miles

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

1 litre of oil added to carry on with mot.oil level now on minimum

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

front number plate signs of deterioration

nearside rear tyre 2.8mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2007 79,894 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 79,887 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 66,731 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 51,523 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 51,522 miles

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

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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YG52 LUA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YG52 LUA, 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 YG52 LUA registered?

YG52 LUA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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The MOT history for YG52 LUA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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