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LC52 DWW

2002 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,252 mi
Last recorded114,252 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 DWW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 114,252 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at fuel tank end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Reward outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 114,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Reward arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at fuel tank end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Reward outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 113,892 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 101,888 miles

oil leak

parking brake effort just met minimum requirement

play in steering rack arms

under-tray fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2016 101,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

parking brake effort just met minimum requirement

play in steering rack arms

under-tray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,290 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,104 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 92,104 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front

Pass 25 Jun 2013 88,965 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 88,965 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,146 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 74,623 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010
Pass 5 May 2009 54,536 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 43,344 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 35,588 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 26,596 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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LC52 DWW is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC52 DWW, 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 LC52 DWW registered?

LC52 DWW is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is LC52 DWW safe to buy?

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