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YY52 TAP

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,083 mi
Last recorded77,083 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 TAP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 77,083 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2010

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,760 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,408 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,190 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,545 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 18,777 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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YY52 TAP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY52 TAP, 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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What year was YY52 TAP registered?

YY52 TAP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is YY52 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY52 TAP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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