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YO52 BVM

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,442 mi
Last recorded100,442 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 BVM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 100,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 85,515 miles

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

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

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

major engine oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2015 77,366 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 77,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 75,872 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 75,872 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,904 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 73,614 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 72,543 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 71,243 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,675 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 69,675 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 67,367 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 64,006 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 61,816 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 49,984 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 49,816 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 BVM is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BVM, 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 BVM registered?

YO52 BVM is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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