MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,482 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
handbrake has excess travel
n/s headlamp aim poor
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
handbrake has excess travel
ADVISE O/SIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE WELL CORRODED
ADVISE REAR N/PLATE DETERIORATING
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P81 LAK is a 1997 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1997 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 141,402 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 P81 LAK, 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 29 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of P81 LAK?
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What year was P81 LAK registered?
P81 LAK is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 5 February 1997.
Is P81 LAK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P81 LAK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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