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YO02 JVT

2002 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,693 mi
Last recorded118,693 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 JVT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 118,693 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 118,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 106,383 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

HI LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 92,651 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,598 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,220 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 49,478 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 48,011 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,772 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 45,772 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,431 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,071 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,637 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,136 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,137 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,613 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,255 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,361 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,976 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,261 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,863 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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YO02 JVT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YO02 JVT, 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 YO02 JVT registered?

YO02 JVT is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is YO02 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO02 JVT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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