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YS02 CGO

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

204,110 mi
Last recorded204,110 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 CGO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 204,110 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 185,108 miles

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

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 29 Mar 2011 171,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 168,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 145,377 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 124,380 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 106,128 miles

o/s/f tyre iow on tread inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2007 106,128 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre iow on tread inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2006 85,100 miles

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

l/h rear tyre tread low

Pass 17 Jun 2005 79,991 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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YS02 CGO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YS02 CGO, 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 YS02 CGO registered?

YS02 CGO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is YS02 CGO safe to buy?

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