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CX02 LXE

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,443 mi
Last recorded128,443 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 LXE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 128,443 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 128,443 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 121,927 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 121,926 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 113,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 103,256 miles

front exaust flexible pipes are leaking slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2017 103,165 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exaust flexible pipes are leaking slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,176 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 94,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,688 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe damp

play in near side rear top joint

Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,275 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 84,275 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)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 71,755 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,593 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 31 Mar 2009 58,490 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,486 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,743 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,381 miles

all four tyre tread centres slightly cracked

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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CX02 LXE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CX02 LXE, 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 CX02 LXE registered?

CX02 LXE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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