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YP02 URF

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

138,360 mi
Last recorded138,360 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 URF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 138,360 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 11 Nov 2025 138,275 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear parking brake service recommended asap

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2024 117,217 miles

signs of oil leak front engine area

signs of oil leak rear differential area

Fail 12 Nov 2024 117,217 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

signs of oil leak front engine area

signs of oil leak rear differential area

Pass 8 Nov 2023 95,970 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

parking brake service recommended

Fail 8 Nov 2023 95,969 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

parking brake service recommended

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 28 Nov 2022 78,090 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 72,031 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 68,480 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 67,165 miles

Nearside front tyre tread perished.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre tread perished.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 67,135 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside front tyre tread perished.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre tread perished.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 65,856 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,334 miles

hand brake ajust or repair

Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,605 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 60,769 miles

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

lower engine cover fitted

osf tyre showing wear in places

under floor covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,348 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 58,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,061 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,093 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 49,584 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 44,147 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 39,160 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 33,769 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 29,298 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 24,277 miles

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

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

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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YP02 URF is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol 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 YP02 URF, 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 YP02 URF registered?

YP02 URF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 3 July 2002.

Is YP02 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP02 URF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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