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KG02 LTN

2002 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

153,892 mi
Last recorded153,892 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 LTN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 153,892 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 147,322 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 142,102 miles

Accelerator pedal is partially insecure

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity reduced

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 118,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 118,029 miles

fuel filler cap rubber seal perishing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 118,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filler cap rubber seal perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2020 116,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 114,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 109,886 miles

Brake fluid is not visible for inspection

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working intermittent bulb fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system is rusty

Fuel cap rubber seal is perrishing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim is on its lowest permitted level

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Accident damage to the wheel arch

Nearside Rear Brake light bulb warning indicator is on

Nearside Rear Door not fitting flush

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Inner plastic wheel arch is missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack column oil seal weep (2.1.5 (a))

Rear silencer heat shield is insecure

Serpentine drive belt is Badly perished

Washer fluid warning indicator is on

Fail 31 Jul 2018 109,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid is not visible for inspection

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working intermittent bulb fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system is rusty

Fuel cap rubber seal is perrishing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim is on its lowest permitted level

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Accident damage to the wheel arch

Nearside Rear Brake light bulb warning indicator is on

Nearside Rear Door not fitting flush

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack column oil seal weep (2.1.5 (a))

Rear silencer heat shield is insecure

Serpentine drive belt is Badly perished

Washer fluid warning indicator is on

Pass 13 Jun 2017 105,338 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

alternator belt cracking

n/s/f tyre on 3mm and worn on inside edge

n/s/r tyre on 3mm and worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,491 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Both rear brake discs are rusty

Exhaust heat shield is loose

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

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

Recommend tracking adjustment

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 99,491 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Both rear brake discs are rusty

Exhaust heat shield is loose

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Recommend tracking adjustment

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

alternator belt cracking

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Requires tracking adjustment

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,765 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,922 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 13 Apr 2010 60,094 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 55,593 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 51,506 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,584 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,165 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 LTN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KG02 LTN, 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 LTN registered?

KG02 LTN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is KG02 LTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG02 LTN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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