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YT52 TVE

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

191,214 mi
Last recorded191,214 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 TVE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 191,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 182,214 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 175,509 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 163,150 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 157,191 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 146,266 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 136,067 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 136,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 127,420 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 119,214 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 110,850 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 104,117 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 92,869 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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YT52 TVE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YT52 TVE, 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

How do I check the history of YT52 TVE?

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What year was YT52 TVE registered?

YT52 TVE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is YT52 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT52 TVE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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