MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/doorsill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/doorsill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Valve stems deteriorated
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stems deteriorated
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Both front tyres deteriorated/worn on edges
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front and offside rear tyre valve stems deteriorated
Offside rear brake calliper spring clip missing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly slightly binding (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pipes greased
engine covers and undertrays fitted
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pipes greased
Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pipes greased
n/s/f pad sensor not correctly fitted
o/s/r pad sensor not correctly fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise all tyres starting to perrish
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Sill covers fitted
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear tyre 3/4 mm
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear tyre 3/4 mm
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f tyre low on outer edge
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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AY52 NFF 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 76.2%.
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 AY52 NFF, 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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AY52 NFF is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 3 December 2002.
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