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LB52 XHY

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 XHY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019
Fail 26 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018
Pass 20 Apr 2017 103,255 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 93,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 89,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,913 miles

OIL LEAK ENGINE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 76,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEAK ENGINE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,255 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 60,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,909 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,529 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,218 miles

air bag light on

screw in the near side rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2009 41,142 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

screw in the near side rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,630 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 32,939 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 27,603 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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LB52 XHY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB52 XHY, 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 LB52 XHY registered?

LB52 XHY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LB52 XHY safe to buy?

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