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LA51 XFM

2002 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

244,117 mi
Last recorded244,117 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 XFM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 244,117 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 224,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 203,416 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 180,785 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Dec 2011 160,580 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 160,284 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Dec 2010 141,049 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 140,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 123,343 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 113,467 miles

Windscreen chipped, not in zone a

Pass 27 Nov 2007 102,581 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 90,512 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 78,232 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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 XFM is a 2002 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XFM, 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 LA51 XFM registered?

LA51 XFM is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is LA51 XFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 XFM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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