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L33 AKL

2009 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,001 mi
Last recorded91,001 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 52593,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 AKL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 91,001 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 87,522 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 87,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,253 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 73,101 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 64,258 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 57,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,499 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 49,265 miles

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

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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L33 AKL is a 2009 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 93,701 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 L33 AKL, 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 17 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L33 AKL registered?

L33 AKL is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is L33 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 AKL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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