MOT Status
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169,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge and has cuts in tread but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front rubber couping (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear non runflat tyre fitted
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge,245-40x18 (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Offside rear tyre has a nail in shoulder
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Offside rear tyre has a nail in shoulder
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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.
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L36 SPW is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2008 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 98,883 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 L36 SPW, 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 18 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was L36 SPW registered?
L36 SPW is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2008.
Is L36 SPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for L36 SPW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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