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AP52AOB
2002 BMW 525
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
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- Registration AP52AOB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expired 23 May 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
21
Passes
5
Failures
80.77%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
24 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 148,274 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear seal corroded
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 146,828 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2024 19 Jun 20264 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 144,814 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear CORROSION NEAR JACKING POINT
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
28 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 141,419 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,477 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,094 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Fuel cap seal perished
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil level below minimum
16 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 129,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil level below minimum
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Fuel cap seal perished
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,599 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
23 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 124,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,211 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2018 19 Jun 20266 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 120,211 MI
19 Jun 202621 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,731 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017 19 Jun 202618 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,328 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2016 19 Jun 202618 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
11 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,323 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2015 19 Jun 202612 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,424 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,897 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014 19 Jun 202610 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,449 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2013 19 Jun 202612 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,859 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,887 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2011 19 Jun 20269 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,080 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 69,069 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 59,684 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,453 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2007 19 Jun 202612 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 46,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
19 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 34,431 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2006 19 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AP52AOB was registered on 2002-12-19
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