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LB02 AFJ

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

199,757 mi
Last recorded199,757 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 AFJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 199,757 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs and pads heavily worn.

both headlight lenses deteriorated.

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 17 Sep 2013 192,710 miles

both front tyres just on makers limits

Pass 21 Sep 2012 183,571 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 170,604 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 157,158 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 142,671 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 127,439 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 127,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 112,558 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 112,452 miles

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

offside front inner tyre wearing

Pass 3 Aug 2006 96,285 miles

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

Nearside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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LB02 AFJ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LB02 AFJ, 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 LB02 AFJ registered?

LB02 AFJ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is LB02 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB02 AFJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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