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YJ52 PNB

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,041 mi
Last recorded150,041 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 150,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 143,532 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 143,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 131,454 miles

airbag light on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 176,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

poor pattern both front dipped beam

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 20 May 2010 142,404 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 118,627 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 102,757 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 102,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 88,925 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 68,178 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 PNB is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PNB, 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 PNB registered?

YJ52 PNB is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ52 PNB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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