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YJ51 NGD

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,179 mi
Last recorded204,179 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 NGD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 204,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 204,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 201,942 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 201,935 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 181,567 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 181,514 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 176,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 170,130 miles

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

DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 160,815 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 150,560 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 139,134 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Advise o/s/f fog lamp cracked

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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YJ51 NGD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YJ51 NGD, 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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YJ51 NGD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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