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L18 UEN

2017 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

78,264 mi
Last recorded78,264 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 52572,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 UEN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 78,264 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 153,474 miles

factory fitted covers underbody restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2025 71,507 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 71,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2024 149,823 miles

covers on under body

Pass 15 Oct 2024 59,333 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 146,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers on under body

Pass 20 Oct 2023 48,829 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 141,545 miles

covers on under body

Pass 5 Oct 2022 40,726 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 23 Oct 2021 134,682 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers under body

Pass 11 Oct 2021 34,087 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 127,581 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 27,045 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 121,533 miles

Front bonnet catch

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 113,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 107,714 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,451 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing a full and detailed inspection of all components

Fail 27 Oct 2016 97,451 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under trays fitted not allowing a full and detailed inspection of all components

Pass 30 Jan 2016 87,805 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,035 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,334 miles

Both front tyrewalls damaged slightly

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 55,857 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,888 miles

o/s /f small cut in tyre ok advise

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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L18 UEN is a 2017 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 L18 UEN, 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

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What year was L18 UEN registered?

L18 UEN is a 2017 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2017.

Is L18 UEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 UEN shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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