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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray Fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Differential Corroded
rear differential corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of two, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very little effort (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very little effort (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front tyres wearing uneven
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyres wearing unevenly
Nearside 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)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust clamp broken
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD52 PHV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel 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 BD52 PHV, 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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BD52 PHV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2002.
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