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RJ52 AJY

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

123,048 mi
Last recorded123,048 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 AJY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 123,048 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 118,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 May 2024 115,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 110,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front & both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 110,345 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front & both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 110,339 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipes from fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 105,798 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2021 105,791 miles

Brake performance not tested due to engine heat up (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 105,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 104,406 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 104,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 100,502 miles

1 of 2 bonnet catch locks not locking

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both has reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front tyre cracked/perished

Fail 5 Nov 2018 100,502 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HIDS fitted and cleaning device not working (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

1 of 2 bonnet catch locks not locking

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both has reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 29 Dec 2017 97,226 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively where visible

Fuel pipes corroded but not excessively

NSR suspension arm has slight play in a pin or bush

Play in steering rack

Fail 23 Dec 2017 97,206 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brakes fluctuating slightly

Engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted

Front headlight self leveling device damaged slightly but still operates as intended

Front to rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively where visible

Fuel pipes corroded but not excessively

NSR suspension arm has slight play in a pin or bush

OSF brake pipe poorly routed

Play in steering rack

Sections of exhaust in poor condition

Unable to see sections of front to rear brake pipes due to under trays

Pass 24 Dec 2016 93,705 miles

Both front tires wearing quickly on edges

NSR hub carrier bush has slight play in it

NSR tire has a nail in the tread

OSF brake pipe corroded

OSR tire on 1.6 mm in places

Scuffing coming from OSR hub on rotation

Fail 14 Dec 2016 93,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tires wearing quickly on edges

NSR hub carrier bush has slight play in it

NSR tire has a nail in the tread

OSF brake pipe corroded

OSR tire on 1.6 mm in places

Scuffing coming from OSR hub on rotation

Pass 8 Dec 2015 89,103 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre loosing pressure

Fail 5 Dec 2015 89,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre loosing pressure

Pass 8 Dec 2014 82,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

Fail 8 Dec 2014 82,745 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,958 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,817 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 61,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 52,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,127 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,009 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 47,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 44,087 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,893 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 23,051 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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RJ52 AJY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 RJ52 AJY, 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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RJ52 AJY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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