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YL02 LBU

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,471 mi
Last recorded129,471 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 LBU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 129,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 126,157 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 123,695 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 113,503 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 113,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 100,801 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differencial pinion area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 100,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differencial pinion area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 86,535 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 73,138 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s starting to groove (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight weep from the boot (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s depth 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 73,138 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s starting to groove (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight weep from the boot (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. fitted 215/55/r16 should be 225/55/r16 (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s depth 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 60,145 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 60,144 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 59,809 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,572 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre trwad

Fail 5 Aug 2014 58,572 miles

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

slight damage to offside front tyre trwad

Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,849 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,985 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 54,985 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,614 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 51,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,608 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,785 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 48,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 47,403 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 45,236 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 43,687 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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YL02 LBU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YL02 LBU, 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 YL02 LBU registered?

YL02 LBU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is YL02 LBU safe to buy?

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