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LC02 ZXH

2002 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,652 mi
Last recorded124,652 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 ZXH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 124,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front steering rack inner bush worn

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 111,273 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 99,789 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 99,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 99,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 97,541 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 97,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle missing middle (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 93,563 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 89,209 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 89,209 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 84,470 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 79,702 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 79,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,277 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 70,075 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 70,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,068 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread inner edge and perishing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,430 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 58,356 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,260 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,942 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 48,942 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 42,438 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 39,576 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,490 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,471 miles

Offside rear brake disc corroded on the inside.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,014 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 20,269 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 ZXH is a 2002 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

LC02 ZXH is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is LC02 ZXH safe to buy?

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