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YP02 URT

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,133 mi
Last recorded97,133 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 97,133 miles

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

NSF Headlamp lense slightly deteriorated, but function not impaired.

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 97,133 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

NSF Headlamp lense slightly deteriorated, but function not impaired.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside inner rear tyre cracked.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 90,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front 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 10 Sep 2012 85,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre has a cut.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,913 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 79,913 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 76,353 miles

BRAKE PADS WARNING LIGHT ON.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 70,168 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 65,550 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,550 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 59,554 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,902 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)

n/s handbrake reading lower than o/s

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 URT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YP02 URT, 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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What year was YP02 URT registered?

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

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