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L111 EEX

2001 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

207,672 mi
Last recorded207,672 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 525106,448 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 EEX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 207,672 miles

Engine under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Misting of fluid around power steering bottle

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake only just met minimum efficiency 17%

Rear Differential misting of oil

Fail 25 Oct 2016 207,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Misting of fluid around power steering bottle

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Differential misting of oil

Pass 12 Nov 2015 201,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail on the edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the outside

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the outside

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 201,394 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail on the edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the outside

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the outside

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 192,732 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 31 Oct 2013 183,430 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 173,158 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 160,888 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 160,888 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 148,340 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet safety catch seized

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

spare tyre under inflated

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2010 148,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet safety catch seized

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

spare tyre under inflated

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 137,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray fitted.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 137,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine under tray fitted.

Fail 22 Oct 2008 123,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 123,665 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 104,787 miles

both front wipers slightly deteriated

rerear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 10 Oct 2007 104,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wipers slightly deteriated

rerear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Oct 2006 89,538 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 71,829 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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L111 EEX is a 2001 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 L111 EEX, 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 L111 EEX registered?

L111 EEX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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