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L777 MKA

2002 BMW 525

Brown Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,242 mi
Last recorded132,242 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 MKA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 132,242 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 129,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 124,496 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 120,176 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2021 113,295 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 111,900 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 109,813 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 109,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2017 105,463 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 101,096 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2015 100,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 100,247 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,397 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 96,397 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 88,206 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 88,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Grease applied to brake pipes-Inspection Limited

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 75,909 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 72,337 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,369 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,130 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2008 57,914 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,791 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,842 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 47,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres very badly worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,699 miles

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

NSR DOOR AND SILL DAMAGED

rear number plate deteriated

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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L777 MKA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Brown with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L777 MKA, 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 L777 MKA registered?

L777 MKA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is L777 MKA safe to buy?

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