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YO52 AOK

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

155,167 mi
Last recorded155,167 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 AOK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 155,167 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear differential corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2024 154,462 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 153,563 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 152,237 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 152,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 151,122 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 151,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 151,273 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 147,556 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 140,913 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 5 May 2017 133,532 miles

Brake discs worn and corroded

Engineboil leak

Suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2016 127,415 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2015 121,482 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 121,422 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 May 2014 117,607 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 104,176 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 99,106 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 98,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 82,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,908 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 71,566 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 71,566 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 63,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2007 58,793 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 51,300 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 43,289 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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YO52 AOK is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YO52 AOK, 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 YO52 AOK registered?

YO52 AOK is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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