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A12 ALE

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,081 mi
Last recorded134,081 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ALE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 134,081 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 133,211 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 133,208 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 132,055 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 132,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 130,539 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 130,536 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 129,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 127,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside inner looks close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,311 miles

Brake pads look close to wear sensors

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 118,843 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 111,893 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 104,152 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,408 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,925 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 81,443 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 74,582 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 68,287 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,755 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,545 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,889 miles

rear number plate deteriorating - digits fading

Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,006 miles

ADVISE HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,743 miles

ADVISE BATTRY LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Sep 2005 32,394 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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A12 ALE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 ALE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 ALE registered?

A12 ALE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is A12 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 ALE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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