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LA51 RBZ

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

208,476 mi
Last recorded208,476 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 RBZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 208,476 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 195,126 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 195,126 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2015 189,599 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 185,361 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 185,230 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 170,726 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 162,471 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2011 151,280 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 145,700 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 145,700 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 126,775 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 2 May 2008 115,895 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 106,883 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 100,734 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 89,391 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 81,178 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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LA51 RBZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LA51 RBZ, 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

How do I check the history of LA51 RBZ?

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What year was LA51 RBZ registered?

LA51 RBZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is LA51 RBZ safe to buy?

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