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N666 LDS

2018 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

132,640 mi
Last recorded132,640 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN666 LDS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 132,640 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2026 130,308 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 130,308 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 92y runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 12 Jul 2025 201,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 105,809 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2024 190,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 245/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 87,991 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2023 180,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 275/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 67,439 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2022 170,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 48,962 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 48,960 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2021 164,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 29,869 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 159,255 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2019 149,772 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2018 138,976 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 127,838 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 122,285 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,963 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 93,502 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 93,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,470 miles

nail n/ s/f tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,278 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 54,278 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside 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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N666 LDS is a 2018 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N666 LDS, 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 8 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N666 LDS is a 2018 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 2018.

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