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ST51 LKZ

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,414 mi
Last recorded139,414 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 LKZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 139,414 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front sill damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2018 139,414 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front sill damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2017 135,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer sills has plastic covers making inspection difficult

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 135,483 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer sills has plastic covers making inspection difficult

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 131,985 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 128,832 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 128,831 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 126,750 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 126,748 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 122,290 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 122,290 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 111,928 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 111,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 104,639 miles

fuel pipes corroded

uneven brake effort recorded at rear brakes

Fail 13 Apr 2009 104,621 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

uneven brake effort recorded at rear brakes

Pass 19 Mar 2008 94,289 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 85,285 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 85,149 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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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ST51 LKZ is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ST51 LKZ, 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 ST51 LKZ registered?

ST51 LKZ is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is ST51 LKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 LKZ shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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