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YH52 TMU

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,233 mi
Last recorded59,233 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 TMU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,233 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 58,513 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,190 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 51,995 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 501,217 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,955 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,559 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,348 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,470 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 41,470 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,531 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear seatbelt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of offside rear seatbelt

Pass 22 Nov 2006 29,589 miles

Offside Front 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 13 Sep 2006 29,284 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 29,281 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

one offside washer jet requires adjustment

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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YH52 TMU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YH52 TMU, 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 YH52 TMU registered?

YH52 TMU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is YH52 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH52 TMU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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