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BN52 LZV

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,226 mi
Last recorded116,226 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 LZV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 116,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres are wearing on edges

Fail 11 Apr 2013 116,017 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2012 108,138 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 108,138 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 87,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 87,008 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 69,198 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 69,198 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 68,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,682 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 48,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake wear lamp on

Fail 10 May 2007 48,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise all brakes worn

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2005 34,293 miles

low effort on hand brake.(just passed 16%)

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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BN52 LZV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN52 LZV, 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

How do I check the history of BN52 LZV?

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What year was BN52 LZV registered?

BN52 LZV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is BN52 LZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 LZV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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