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LC52 UGH

2002 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

241,547 mi
Last recorded241,547 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 UGH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 241,547 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 233,098 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 233,077 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2014 223,542 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 223,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear inner tyre wall split

Pass 24 May 2013 209,418 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 209,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 187,149 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 186,615 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

n/s/f tyre worn bold inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn bold inner edge very close to ply/cords

Pass 13 May 2011 164,446 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 164,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 140,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 130,282 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2008 119,041 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 119,041 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2007 107,500 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 103,393 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 103,393 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 86,305 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UGH is a 2002 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LC52 UGH, 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 UGH registered?

LC52 UGH is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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