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AJ02 LTN

2002 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,903 mi
Last recorded158,903 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 LTN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 158,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 146,231 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 146,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 134,205 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakepipes slightly corroded at points.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 122,669 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 113,636 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes above axle

Pass 1 Sep 2011 110,247 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 103,849 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

underbody tray missing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 95,445 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 87,617 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 79,110 miles

rear tyres wearing towards inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2006 68,367 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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AJ02 LTN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AJ02 LTN, 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 AJ02 LTN registered?

AJ02 LTN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is AJ02 LTN safe to buy?

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