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AY52 ZFC

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 ZFC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026

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))

Fail 5 Aug 2026

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2025

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 163,365 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 163,361 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 154,156 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2022

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))

Fail 9 Aug 2022

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 136,382 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 129,353 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 122,067 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 113,326 miles

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))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 113,326 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 104,190 miles

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 104,180 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,161 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,377 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,493 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,780 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 72,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,819 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,249 miles

front anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,034 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 55,879 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 51,184 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,916 miles

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.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,156 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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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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