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LB02 ERU

2002 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,978 mi
Last recorded165,978 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 ERU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 165,978 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Oct 2025 165,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 163,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 163,538 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 163,082 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front exhaust system flixe pipe damaged

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 158,868 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 151,735 miles

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 145,257 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 145,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 138,844 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 132,332 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 126,043 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 126,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 May 2013 118,546 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 113,309 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 112,770 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 109,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 10,586 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 101,640 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 94,221 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 79,197 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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LB02 ERU is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ERU, 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 ERU registered?

LB02 ERU is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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