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YJ52 AVV

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,118 mi
Last recorded151,118 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 151,118 miles

x2 rear tyres on limit

Pass 29 Sep 2017 142,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 137,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight leak (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded front to rear

Pass 2 Sep 2015 130,991 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2014 121,429 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 109,428 miles

o/s/f backplate loose

Fail 13 Aug 2013 109,427 miles

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

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)

o/s/f backplate loose

o/s/f washer jet weak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 101,348 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)

both front exhaust flexi pipes starting to blow

front pipe mount spliting

Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,425 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 93,424 miles

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

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

rear brake discs and pads worn

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 86,108 miles

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

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

rear wiper smearing

Fail 15 Sep 2010 86,108 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper smearing

Pass 26 Aug 2009 75,696 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 65,340 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,123 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 44,365 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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YJ52 AVV 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 81.3%.

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 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 YJ52 AVV, 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 AVV registered?

YJ52 AVV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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