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YT02 DNT

2002 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,647 mi
Last recorded132,647 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 DNT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 132,647 miles

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

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2025 127,828 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2025 127,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking bottle (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 123,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre loosing air ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 123,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre loosing air ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 119,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to de-laminate (0.1 (b))

engine bay covers prevent complete under bonnet inspection

under trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection

Fail 13 Feb 2023 119,083 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 112,489 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 107,508 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2021 107,507 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 104,588 miles

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 31 Jan 2020 104,588 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2019 100,453 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,760 miles

Both front inner steering rack joints have slight play

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Steering rack has slightvoil residue

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2017 95,040 miles

Both front tyres are low of tread and perished

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 8 Feb 2017 95,040 miles

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

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

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

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Both front tyres are low of tread and perished

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,170 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 90,817 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic sills fitted.

Rear brake discs corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 88,739 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 85,754 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 82,118 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,803 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 78,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 75,185 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 71,814 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 68,184 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 64,713 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 59,958 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YT02 DNT is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT02 DNT, 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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YT02 DNT is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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