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2002 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration AP02CFA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 207,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
3 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 199,497 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- various areas of surface corrosion
- all rear suspension bushes perished and worn
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
9 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 183,193 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills and rear arches have corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Handbrake lever high
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 176,536 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 171,825 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2018 14 Jun 202631 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 171,825 MI
14 Jun 20264 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 163,219 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2017 14 Jun 20265 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 157,451 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2016 14 Jun 20267 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 151,444 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2015 14 Jun 20264 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 151,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 146,594 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 138,182 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2013 14 Jun 202618 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 130,775 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2012 14 Jun 202618 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 130,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 121,753 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 121,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 111,849 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2010 14 Jun 20264 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 111,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 89,140 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 66,831 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2008 14 Jun 20265 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 66,831 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
30 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,118 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2007 14 Jun 202622 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,018 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2007 14 Jun 202622 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 38,018 MI
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AP02CFA was registered on 2002-06-27
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