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YK52 MPO

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,407 mi
Last recorded132,407 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 MPO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 132,407 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 132,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 119,601 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 119,601 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 104,735 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 104,735 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise - left wiper blade beginning to tear on end

Pass 29 Nov 2007 89,347 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 72,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

parking brake effort low (only just passes )

Pass 22 Sep 2005 50,530 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 MPO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 YK52 MPO, 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 YK52 MPO registered?

YK52 MPO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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