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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf and nsr shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf and nsr shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hose slightly damaged osr and nsr (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly damaged nsr and osr (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly damaged nsr and osr (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak - engine - rear diff
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Handbrake effort low
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Handbrake effort low
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Handbrake effort low
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake effort low 17% (16% minimum)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear diff slight leak
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear and front to rear brake pipes have been wax oiled (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear and front to rear brake pipes have been wax oiled (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Parking brake only just met requirements
Offside 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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front anti roll bar links have slight play
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advanced wear on front brake pads.
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AY52 ZFC is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 ZFC, 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 ZFC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 25 October 2002.
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