MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
play in osr lower arm hub bush
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
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
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
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
n/s/r tyre close to limit
n/s/washer weak
under body covered in trims
front castor arm bushes worn
fuel lines heavily corroded
vehicle only just meeting emmissions requirements
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
front discs worn/ under body covered in trims
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front discs worn/ under body covered in trims
minor wear in n/s/r link arm
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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AO52 ECY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 12 November 2002.
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