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YK52 PFF

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

170,104 mi
Last recorded170,104 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 PFF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 170,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 170,090 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Inner reflector/ bulb holder loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Inner reflector/ bulb holder loose (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 167,695 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 165,707 miles

front exhaust joint in very poor condition

Fail 13 Apr 2021 165,707 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust joint in very poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2020 161,505 miles

underbody sheilds damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2020 161,505 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 255/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody sheilds damaged

Pass 22 May 2019 149,986 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both headlight lenses show deteration

Front brake discs show wear

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear BOTH FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES SHOW CRACKING NEAR JOINTS

Fail 14 May 2019 149,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front both headlight lenses show deteration

Front brake discs show wear

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear BOTH FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES SHOW CRACKING NEAR JOINTS

Pass 18 May 2018 137,805 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 131,527 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front inner steering joint has slight play

offside rear tyre worn on edges

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear differential seal slightly leaking

Fail 4 May 2017 131,527 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front inner steering joint has slight play

offside rear tyre worn on edges

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear differential seal slightly leaking

Pass 7 May 2016 125,923 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

offside rear tyre has a nail

oil leak

rear brake pads worn

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 120,099 miles

Oil leak

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2014 112,168 miles

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

Oil leak

rear differential has slight leak

Fail 1 May 2014 112,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear differential has slight leak

Pass 8 May 2013 104,319 miles

Oil leak

nearside front , offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing at inner edege

Fail 8 May 2013 104,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside front , offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing at inner edege

Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,930 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 95,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,512 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 86,510 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light stays on in dash

nearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

Pass 24 Apr 2010 76,906 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 64,534 miles

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 64,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on dash

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 9 Dec 2006 46,146 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 34,795 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 PFF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PFF, 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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YK52 PFF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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