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KG02 LMX

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,901 mi
Last recorded160,901 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 160,901 miles

Headlamps fogged over

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Prop shaft rubber coupling worn

Fail 28 Mar 2017 160,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamps fogged over

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Prop shaft rubber coupling worn

Pass 14 Apr 2016 153,258 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSTRUCTING SIGHT OF SOME ITAMS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 153,258 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE COVERS UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSTRUCTING SIGHT OF SOME ITAMS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 147,051 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 139,682 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Minor blue smoke on accelarion

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

Fail 12 May 2014 139,682 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Minor blue smoke on accelarion

Pass 2 May 2013 128,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 118,522 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

knocking noise from engine bay not able to find cause due to under tray fitted

Fail 14 May 2012 118,522 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

knocking noise from engine bay not able to find cause due to under tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2011 112,338 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 112,338 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise minor play steering arms at fixings

Pass 12 May 2010 101,337 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 101,337 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2009 94,991 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 94,991 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 84,770 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 74,285 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 64,413 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 LMX 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 63.2%.

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 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

KG02 LMX is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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