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AY02 ANX

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

194,810 mi
Last recorded194,810 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 ANX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 194,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both side sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 188,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Seem stiff ()

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Hand brake shoes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both side near jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 182,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Hand brake shoes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering feel stiff ?

Pass 18 Oct 2022 176,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 172,817 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 170,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 164,698 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 154,931 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 146,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 140,184 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted on vehicle.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 131,645 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 125,224 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 116,059 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 108,745 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 90,277 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 79,065 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 78,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,668 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 60,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 50,404 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 ANX 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 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ANX, 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 ANX registered?

AY02 ANX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is AY02 ANX safe to buy?

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