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L27 LDD

2016 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,334 mi
Last recorded93,334 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52569,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 LDD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 93,334 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 87,865 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PLASTIC COATING BUBBLING (BOTH SIDES) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES 2MM IN CENTRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PLASTIC COATING BUBBLING (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 81,662 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 6 Oct 2022 75,849 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Oct 2021 67,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,791 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 47,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45 18 R/F (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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L27 LDD is a 2016 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 2016 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 69,911 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 L27 LDD, 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 10 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 L27 LDD registered?

L27 LDD is a 2016 BMW 525, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is L27 LDD safe to buy?

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