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LC52 EUB

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,141 mi
Last recorded81,141 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 EUB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 81,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 80,716 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 80,242 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 79,524 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 77,712 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 77,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 75,863 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 73,619 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 73,619 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 72,423 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,797 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 68,919 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 67,047 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 64,219 miles

Transmission has a slight fluid leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 60,584 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 60,521 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,818 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,339 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 52,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,818 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,030 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,583 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 31,404 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 EUB is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EUB, 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 LC52 EUB registered?

LC52 EUB is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is LC52 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 EUB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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