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YJ02 JNN

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,227 mi
Last recorded121,227 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 JNN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 121,227 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 121,227 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 120,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

1 horn inop

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front shock stops poor

Pass 26 Sep 2009 109,312 miles

front discs and pads worn

Fail 26 Sep 2009 109,312 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 27 Sep 2008 101,532 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 17 Sep 2007 100,562 miles

both rear flexy hoses just starting to perish

front brake discs are getting thin on inner edge.

only 1 washer jet working on o/s and n/s instead of 2 each side .

Pass 2 Oct 2006 93,009 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 92,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre getting very close to 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre getting very close to 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm needs changing very soon

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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YJ02 JNN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YJ02 JNN, 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 YJ02 JNN registered?

YJ02 JNN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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