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J16 LDF

2001 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,473 mi
Last recorded108,473 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 LDF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 108,473 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fail 4 Mar 2022 108,472 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 104,645 miles

Chip in screen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 18 Feb 2021 104,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Chip in screen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 101,402 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf and osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 91,184 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 80,663 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,651 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 74,583 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 71,915 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 71,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,103 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 65,605 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 61,243 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 57,614 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 53,726 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,585 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,278 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 37,717 miles

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 9 Feb 2006 31,322 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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J16 LDF is a 2001 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 106,448 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 J16 LDF, 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 25 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J16 LDF registered?

J16 LDF is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is J16 LDF safe to buy?

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