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YK52 CKS

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,371 mi
Last recorded114,371 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 CKS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 114,371 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 114,354 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 112,725 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 112,684 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 109,203 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 109,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 108,015 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 107,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 106,564 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 100,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 95,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 87,754 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,070 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 83,070 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,503 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,058 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 75,774 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,477 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,128 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 63,045 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 57,882 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 53,072 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 47,838 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 47,838 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 41,617 miles

Both front tyre worn on edges

Front exhaust bracket broken ,but system still fully supported

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 41,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,754 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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YK52 CKS is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 YK52 CKS, 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 YK52 CKS registered?

YK52 CKS is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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