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AM52 LBV

2002 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

123,499 mi
Last recorded123,499 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 LBV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 123,499 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 117,330 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 113,993 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 113,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 109,075 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Your vehicle need to do four wheel tracking to prevent a further wearing of the tyres.

Pass 18 Aug 2015
Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,817 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,317 miles

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

frount brake discs lipped

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 66,328 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 61,716 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 56,895 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,242 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,551 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,426 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 25,672 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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AM52 LBV is a 2002 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AM52 LBV, 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 AM52 LBV registered?

AM52 LBV is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is AM52 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 LBV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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