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AM52 ACY

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

125,409 mi
Last recorded125,409 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 ACY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 125,409 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 112,195 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted, obscuring some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both front flexi's leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,242 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 93,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,182 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,278 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,717 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,881 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,667 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 46,543 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 40,710 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,159 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,323 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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AM52 ACY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AM52 ACY, 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 AM52 ACY registered?

AM52 ACY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is AM52 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 ACY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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