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V6 LCJ

2021 BMW 525

Grey Electric diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,460 mi
Last recorded47,460 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 LCJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 47,460 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2026 102,477 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 35,527 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 80,105 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 30,397 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 51,240 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 30,204 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 30,204 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 28,128 miles

Rear discs corroded inner face

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 25 Feb 2021 26,870 miles

Front tyres worn uneven

rear discs corroded

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 25 Feb 2021 26,870 miles

Front tyres worn uneven

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear discs corroded

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 28 Feb 2020 26,092 miles

Rear discs corroded inner face

slight uneven wear on front tyres

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 25 Feb 2020 26,092 miles

Brake performance not tested due to n/s rear wheel bearing / outer cv joint play (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer joint boot / metal joint cover leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play bearing / shaft outer joint (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear drive shaft joint leaking grease

Rear discs corroded inner face

slight uneven wear on front tyres

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 28 Feb 2019 23,532 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 21,122 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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V6 LCJ is a 2021 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V6 LCJ, 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 5 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V6 LCJ registered?

V6 LCJ is a 2021 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2021.

Is V6 LCJ safe to buy?

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