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YK02 LWJ

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,203 mi
Last recorded198,203 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 LWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 198,203 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 191,527 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 191,527 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 182,954 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 182,954 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 179,100 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 179,069 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 174,787 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 174,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 171,463 miles

slight corosion on all brake pipes

Fail 20 Feb 2015 171,463 miles

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

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

slight corosion on all brake pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2014 164,393 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 156,824 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 147,541 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 139,363 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes been greased up

Pass 9 Mar 2011 139,363 miles

all brake pipes been greased up

Pass 25 Feb 2010 129,859 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 121,130 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 111,620 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 101,794 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 92,507 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 LWJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK02 LWJ registered?

YK02 LWJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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