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CE52 AOC

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

242,901 mi
Last recorded242,901 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 AOC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 242,901 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak/blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Can't get to adjust ? (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Can't get to adjust ? (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub frame mounting slight movement in bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2021 230,021 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 228,829 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 228,829 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 226,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 213,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipes (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 213,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipes (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 207,094 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 201,334 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 196,108 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 191,064 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 185,745 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 178,345 miles

Brake warning light on

Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2011 178,345 miles

Brake warning light on

Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 139,555 miles

brake warning light on indicating a fault in the system

front disc's worn amd lipped

rear disc's worn and lipped

Fail 17 Sep 2010 139,554 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake warning light on indicating a fault in the system

front disc's worn amd lipped

rear disc's worn and lipped

Pass 19 Sep 2009 132,404 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 166,950 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 153,768 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 153,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 11,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 90,872 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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CE52 AOC is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE52 AOC, 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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What year was CE52 AOC registered?

CE52 AOC is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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