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YJ52 AVT

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,122 mi
Last recorded155,122 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 AVT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 155,122 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 155,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2013 147,617 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2013 147,617 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 134,016 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 134,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 123,423 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 123,423 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 123,360 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres worn close to limit/bold inner and outer edges/perrished

front and rear number plates showing a faint honeycomb back ground

rear diff oil leak

slight stiffness when nearside rear wheel rotated

Pass 19 Oct 2010 109,629 miles

both rear tyres worn low

front tyres worn/perrished

rear diff oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 99,863 miles

wear on front brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2008 94,952 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 69,995 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 69,995 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 38,226 miles

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

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

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)

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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YJ52 AVT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YJ52 AVT, 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 YJ52 AVT registered?

YJ52 AVT is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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