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YF51 CUJ

2002 BMW 325

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

125,899 mi
Last recorded125,899 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 32577,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 CUJ
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 125,899 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 125,899 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 119,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 114,845 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 110,326 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 105,501 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 99,464 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 97,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 97,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,567 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 89,590 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 89,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,086 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2016 82,086 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2015 77,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,235 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2013 67,765 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2012 63,995 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,544 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,613 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,613 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,362 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,900 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 48,900 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,265 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 41,031 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 41,031 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 325?

Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
4,833
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
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YF51 CUJ is a 2002 BMW 325 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2002 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 77,451 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 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF51 CUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 325 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 325 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF51 CUJ registered?

YF51 CUJ is a 2002 BMW 325, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is YF51 CUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF51 CUJ shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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