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AS 3725

2002 BMW 520

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,874 mi
Last recorded154,874 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 52093,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS 3725
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 154,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush in hub worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 154,872 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush in hub worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 152,020 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 149,753 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 147,375 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 144,629 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 142,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 140,571 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 137,639 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 133,450 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 128,493 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 123,091 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 117,630 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 110,915 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 103,165 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 97,130 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 90,202 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 87,935 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 87,953 miles

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

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

Offside Inner 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 27 Oct 2008 84,200 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 5 Oct 2007 75,564 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2006 70,102 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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AS 3725 is a 2002 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AS 3725, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AS 3725?

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What year was AS 3725 registered?

AS 3725 is a 2002 BMW 520, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is AS 3725 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS 3725 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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