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L12 KKY

2002 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,981 mi
Last recorded147,981 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 KKY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 147,981 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 143,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 136,919 miles

front anti roll links worn

front brake discs and pad worn

nearside rear tie bar worn

oil leak

slight leak exhaust flexis

Fail 26 Oct 2019 136,919 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front anti roll links worn

front brake discs and pad worn

nearside rear tie bar worn

oil leak

slight leak exhaust flexis

Pass 2 May 2018 130,434 miles

nearside front anti roll link worn

nearside rear anti roll link worn

nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint worn

oil leak

slight leak exhaust flexi

Fail 1 May 2018 130,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front anti roll link worn

nearside rear anti roll link worn

nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint worn

oil leak

slight leak exhaust flexi

Pass 27 Apr 2017 117,546 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes at rear

slight leak exhaust flex

slight play nearside rear suspension arm

Pass 25 Apr 2016 107,995 miles

exhaust flex deteriorating

outer edges worn front tyres

slight exhaust leak near turbo

slight wear front anti roll links links and bushes

slight wear nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint

slight wear nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint

slight wear rear anti roll links

Pass 11 Apr 2015 94,278 miles

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe at rear

slight wear nearside rear anti roll link

Pass 18 Apr 2014 81,016 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,647 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 79,864 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,595 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,801 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,690 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,054 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,088 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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L12 KKY is a 2002 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 L12 KKY, 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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L12 KKY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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