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YT02 RUJ

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,729 mi
Last recorded169,729 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 RUJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 169,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 165,119 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipes (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear jacking point area slight corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded N/S AND O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

parking brake requirement only just met at 16%

underguards fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 12 May 2017 165,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipes (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear jacking point area slight corroded

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S AND O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

parking brake requirement only just met at 16%

underguards fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 11 Feb 2016 156,509 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 156,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 127,543 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 116,804 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 113,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 111,750 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 109,209 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 109,125 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 107,011 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 106,196 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 99,654 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 90,821 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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YT02 RUJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RUJ, 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 YT02 RUJ registered?

YT02 RUJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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