MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front shock dust covers adrift
corrosion started around both rear jacking points of sills
nsf brake pad waning wire damaged
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both front shock dust covers adrift
corrosion started around both rear jacking points of sills
nsf brake pad waning wire damaged
advise both font tyres worn on edges
advise nearside and offside front brake discs badly corroded also worn recomend to be changed
advise offside front shock dust cover adrift
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise both font tyres worn on edges
advise nearside and offside front brake discs badly corroded also worn recomend to be changed
advise offside front shock dust cover adrift
advise slight blow on the front section of exhaust
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
support bracket for exhaust front section is rotting away [bracket attached to rear g/box]
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
air bag light on
nearside front tyre both shoulders worn smooth
offside front tyre both shoulders worn smooth
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
air bag light on
nearside front tyre both shoulders worn smooth
offside front tyre both shoulders worn smooth
support bracket for exhaust front section is rotting away [bracket attached to rear g/box]
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake discs show distortion during RBT
both front flex exhaust pipes have slight blow
nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm with inner tread badly worn [LEGAL TIME TEST]
offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm [LEGAL TIME TEST]
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front brake discs show distortion during RBT
both front flex exhaust pipes have slight blow
nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm with inner tread badly worn [LEGAL TIME TEST]
offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm [LEGAL TIME TEST]
both front brake discs show slight distortion during RBT
rear number plate start to de-laminate
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
plastic sill and under floor covers fitted
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
plastic sill and under floor covers fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FB52 ANX is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 FB52 ANX, 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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FB52 ANX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 2002.
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