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YM02 HNR

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,179 mi
Last recorded129,179 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 HNR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 129,179 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 129,179 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 126,844 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 124,290 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 124,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 120,923 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 120,679 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working n/s/r (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 117,385 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 114,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 108,547 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 108,539 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO OSR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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Offside Ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 104,085 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 90,651 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 81,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,684 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,415 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 69,415 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,124 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 60,124 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,695 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,334 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,534 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,218 miles

low effort on nearside handbrake indicating possable adjustment or repair required

Pass 22 Jun 2005 27,997 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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YM02 HNR is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM02 HNR, 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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YM02 HNR is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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