MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
engine managment light on
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front wipers slightly deteriated
rerear number plate slightly deteriated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front wipers slightly deteriated
rerear number plate slightly deteriated
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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L111 EEX is a 2001 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 2001.
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