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LA52 WPN

2014 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,963 mi
Last recorded128,963 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2014 BMW 52581,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 WPN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 128,963 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 125,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Fail 6 Nov 2012 125,014 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 117,575 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre outter wall perished

Fail 28 Oct 2011 117,566 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre outter wall perished

Pass 7 Dec 2010 117,558 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 116,578 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 116,399 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 116,077 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 116,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 112,650 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 112,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 101,378 miles

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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LA52 WPN is a 2014 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2014 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 81,093 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 LA52 WPN, 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 12 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 LA52 WPN registered?

LA52 WPN is a 2014 BMW 525, first registered on 20 February 2014.

Is LA52 WPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 WPN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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