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LC02 ANV

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,816 mi
Last recorded30,816 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 ANV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2008 30,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing to outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2008 30,816 miles

front tyres wearing to outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2006 22,911 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 22,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LC02 ANV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC02 ANV, 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 LC02 ANV registered?

LC02 ANV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is LC02 ANV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC02 ANV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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