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KG02 LLV

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,874 mi
Last recorded123,874 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 LLV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 123,874 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose perishing

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2016 123,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/centre join blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake hose perishing

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 116,516 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 111,080 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 105,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 97,509 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 97,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 87,079 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 77,425 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 68,203 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 68,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 58,821 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,821 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,150 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 50,015 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 41,299 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 LLV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LLV, 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 KG02 LLV registered?

KG02 LLV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is KG02 LLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG02 LLV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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