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LA52 ERO

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

221,581 mi
Last recorded221,581 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 ERO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2015 221,581 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 204,535 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 187,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2012 174,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 162,747 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 143,039 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 125,344 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 110,060 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 94,522 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 74,677 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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LA52 ERO is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LA52 ERO, 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 LA52 ERO?

You can check the full history of LA52 ERO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LA52 ERO registered?

LA52 ERO is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LA52 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 ERO shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA52 ERO have outstanding finance?

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