MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & n/s/r tyres close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
slight play in o/s/r ant roll bar linkage
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
front bumper damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d rubbers (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axel (3.6.B.2c)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under sheild (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
mill lamp on
oil leak
Brake pipes corroded
Chip in windscreen
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel cap seal perishing
Oil leak around sump and rocker cover area
Oil misting around rear differential
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipes corroded
Chip in windscreen
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel cap seal perishing
Oil leak around sump and rocker cover area
Oil misting around rear differential
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
n/s/r sub frame been alu welded
Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front undercovers insecure and catching wheels
Rear differential oil seal leaking
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall
front and rear number plates started to delaminate,waser jets set too high,engine under shield brokenboth side floor shields fixing damaged,oil leak from rear diff,both front tyres wearing on inner edges,
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
n/s/f tyre side wall
play o/s rack
nearside front inner wing guard damaged
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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AY52 ZDW is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 ZDW, 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 ZDW is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 12 December 2002.
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