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KG02 LKJ

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,219 mi
Last recorded160,219 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 LKJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 160,219 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine and under trays and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

snow tyres fitted all round

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Nov 2015 160,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine and under trays and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

snow tyres fitted all round

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2014 145,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on edges

brake pad warning light on

exhuast corroded and some leaks from flexi-joints

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 31 Oct 2014 145,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on edges

brake pad warning light on

exhuast corroded and some leaks from flexi-joints

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2013 129,850 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps deteriorating/going dim o/s worse

exhaust flexi sections have slight blow

Fail 16 Sep 2013 129,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps deteriorating/going dim o/s worse

exhaust flexi sections have slight blow

o/s/r bulb fail warning lamp on

Pass 25 Sep 2012 117,752 miles

N/s front tyre has puncher repaire

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from back axle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 103,897 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 85,129 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)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 85,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 29 Sep 2009 75,018 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 69,706 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 64,946 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,112 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 47,621 miles

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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KG02 LKJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel 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 KG02 LKJ, 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.

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What year was KG02 LKJ registered?

KG02 LKJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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