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AO52 ECY

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,188 mi
Last recorded220,188 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ECY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 220,188 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 183,993 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 152,871 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 142,252 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside side repeater discoloring

brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

Fail 30 Dec 2015 142,251 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside side repeater discoloring

brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

Pass 14 Jan 2015 130,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 130,713 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 120,310 miles

play in osr lower arm hub bush

Fail 9 Jan 2014 120,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

play in osr lower arm hub bush

Pass 4 Jan 2013 112,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes corroded

rear link arms rubber boots perishing

Fail 4 Jan 2013 112,878 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes corroded

rear link arms rubber boots perishing

Fail 6 Jan 2012 107,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

n/s/washer weak

under body covered in trims

Pass 6 Jan 2012 107,226 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

n/s/washer weak

under body covered in trims

Pass 10 Jan 2011 102,790 miles

front castor arm bushes worn

fuel lines heavily corroded

vehicle only just meeting emmissions requirements

Fail 10 Jan 2011 102,786 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front castor arm bushes worn

fuel lines heavily corroded

vehicle only just meeting emmissions requirements

Pass 5 Jan 2010 100,044 miles

front discs worn/ under body covered in trims

Fail 4 Jan 2010 100,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn/ under body covered in trims

Pass 8 Jan 2009 97,178 miles

minor wear in n/s/r link arm

Pass 7 Jan 2008 90,936 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 80,829 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 10 Jan 2006 73,318 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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AO52 ECY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO52 ECY, 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 AO52 ECY registered?

AO52 ECY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is AO52 ECY safe to buy?

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