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KE02 LXP

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

222,600 mi
Last recorded222,600 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 LXP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 222,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1n)

front both alloys diffent to the back alloys

undertray fitted

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 220,108 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 210,737 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 173,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 173,648 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 159,959 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 159,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 143,119 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 143,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BMW JACKING RUBBER MISSING

COOLANT FAN ONE FIN MISSING

Pass 4 Jan 2011 124,581 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 100,266 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 76,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 64,426 miles

both front tyres low tread

Fail 17 Apr 2007 64,105 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

n/s/r parkbrake effort lower

Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,948 miles

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN † †REAR PADS NEAR LIMIT † †BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW EDGE ON INSIDE

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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KE02 LXP is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KE02 LXP, 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 KE02 LXP registered?

KE02 LXP is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is KE02 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE02 LXP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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