MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both front (1.1.A.3d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both front (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Minor leak of exhaust gasses
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front 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 Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front tyres low on outer edges
o/s/r disc very slightly corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Oil leak
front tyres low on outer edges
o/s/r disc very slightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY02 AMO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 AY02 AMO, 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 AY02 AMO registered?
AY02 AMO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2002.
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