MOT Status
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144,234 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
EML ON
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms, Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (3.4 (b) (ii))
EML ON
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms, Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine oil leak
engine light on
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
Engine oil leak
engine light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced slight wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
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 ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres worn low on edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres worn low on edges
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet catch damaged.
Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded
Rear brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
b oth rear tyres getting close to wear limits
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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EA02 AMO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 EA02 AMO, 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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EA02 AMO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 2002.
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