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AU17 LZP

2017 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,839 mi
Last recorded84,839 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52572,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 LZP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 84,839 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 76,251 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 76,154 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 72,280 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 66,255 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 60,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyres showing age cracks

Pass 29 May 2020 47,457 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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AU17 LZP is a 2017 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 72,616 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 AU17 LZP, 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 9 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU17 LZP?

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What year was AU17 LZP registered?

AU17 LZP is a 2017 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is AU17 LZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 LZP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU17 LZP have outstanding finance?

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