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FB52 ANX

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

222,724 mi
Last recorded222,724 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 ANX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 222,724 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 219,436 miles

both front shock dust covers adrift

corrosion started around both rear jacking points of sills

nsf brake pad waning wire damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2015 219,436 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 209,408 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 209,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 188,446 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 188,442 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 173,182 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 173,182 miles

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]

Pass 20 Sep 2011 160,336 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 160,333 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 144,445 miles

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]

Fail 17 Sep 2010 144,445 miles

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]

Pass 11 Sep 2009 127,156 miles

both front brake discs show slight distortion during RBT

rear number plate start to de-laminate

Pass 24 Sep 2008 111,571 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 93,975 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 93,975 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 79,119 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 63,833 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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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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What year was FB52 ANX registered?

FB52 ANX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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