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LC02 GYA

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,160 mi
Last recorded78,160 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 GYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,160 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 78,160 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 73,832 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 73,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 68,156 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 May 2010 62,164 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 21 May 2009 58,063 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 55,354 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 53,139 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 53,138 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 45,023 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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LC02 GYA is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GYA, 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 GYA registered?

LC02 GYA is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is LC02 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC02 GYA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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