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AY02 AMO

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,394 mi
Last recorded173,394 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 AMO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 173,394 miles

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 173,394 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2015 165,523 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 156,124 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2014 156,120 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 151,787 miles

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 151,787 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 145,654 miles

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)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 145,654 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 138,731 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 138,731 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 134,829 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 132,059 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 132,051 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 129,601 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 119,424 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 119,424 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 96,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 96,786 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY02 AMO registered?

AY02 AMO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is AY02 AMO safe to buy?

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