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YK02 DVY

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,792 mi
Last recorded105,792 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 DVY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2011 105,792 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 105,792 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 8 May 2010 97,202 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre worn inner & outer edges

off side front ant roll bar linkgae cover split

off side front tyreslight worn inner edge

Pass 9 May 2009 82,091 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres vworn inner edges

Fail 9 May 2009 82,091 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres vworn inner edges

Pass 13 May 2008 80,092 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front brake discs rusty on inner face

Pass 22 Feb 2007 68,017 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 68,017 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 52,115 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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YK02 DVY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK02 DVY, 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 YK02 DVY registered?

YK02 DVY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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