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YH52 WZK

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

229,161 mi
Last recorded229,161 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 WZK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 229,161 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 211,044 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 211,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 190,531 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 171,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 154,895 miles

both rear flexis starting to crack not exposing cord

Pass 6 Apr 2009 140,630 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 122,154 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

unable to see all of underneath due to sill covers and undertray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2007 101,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 87,426 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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YH52 WZK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel 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 YH52 WZK, 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 YH52 WZK registered?

YH52 WZK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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