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YJ52 VUL

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,071 mi
Last recorded188,071 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 188,071 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 188,170 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability front d bushes (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 185,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Sills covered in sealant front to back

Fail 13 Jan 2020 185,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Sills covered in sealant front to back

Pass 17 Jan 2019 180,851 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower and upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

complete brake pipes and fuel lines covered heavily with sealant (front to back)

complete underbody and suspension components covered heavily with sealant

Fail 16 Jan 2019 180,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT-REAR / FULL PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT-REAR FULL PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TRACK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 171,558 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 164,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 153,759 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 148,855 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 145,252 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 135,588 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 134,238 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

offside front anti/roll bar drop/link ball joint dust cover perished and splitting

offside front shock obsorber slightly weak

Fail 4 Jul 2012 134,238 miles

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

offside front anti/roll bar drop/link ball joint dust cover perished and splitting

offside front shock obsorber slightly weak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 130,024 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 114,443 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 98,803 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 91,179 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 82,523 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 63,457 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 VUL is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUL, 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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YJ52 VUL is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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