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AE52 AOA

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,422 mi
Last recorded143,422 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 AOA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 143,422 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 136,081 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 128,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 112,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 112,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

uneven wear to inner edges of front tyres

Pass 1 Aug 2006 90,861 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AE52 AOA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE52 AOA, 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 AE52 AOA registered?

AE52 AOA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 AOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 AOA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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