MOT Status
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95,339 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster screws not working (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dipped beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective lamp intensity slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nearside Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nearside Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor wiring insecure
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage REAR BUMPER (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre low tread on inner and outer edges.
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre low tread on inner and outer edges.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre tread scuffed
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f tyre tread scuffed
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
drivers door mirror held with tape but secure
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
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LC02 SFE is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 SFE, 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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LC02 SFE is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 24 May 2002.
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