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YX52 XLD

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,275 mi
Last recorded200,275 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 XLD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 200,275 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 200,274 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges

n/s/f drag link bar balljoint has slight play

n/s/r top balljoint (dog leg) dust cover is deteriorating

n/s/r tyre is nearing 2mm of tread

o/s headlight slightly dim

slight exhaust gas leak from exhaust flexy pipe

yellow brake pad indicator light is on

Pass 26 Feb 2015 182,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 182,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 161,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2014 161,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2013 141,382 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 129,243 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 129,243 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 118,034 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 118,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 105,097 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 91,693 miles

rear discs pitted on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2008 85,548 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 73,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 61,034 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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YX52 XLD is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX52 XLD, 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 YX52 XLD registered?

YX52 XLD is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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