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LC02 BCZ

2002 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,075 mi
Last recorded89,075 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 BCZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,075 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,017 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,385 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 59,385 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,945 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 50,941 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,556 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 36,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,666 miles

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

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 BCZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BCZ, 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 LC02 BCZ registered?

LC02 BCZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is LC02 BCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC02 BCZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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