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W17 ALT

2023 BMW 525

Blue Electric diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

22,683 mi
Last recorded22,683 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 ALT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 22,683 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2026 21,160 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 156,661 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 147,687 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 147,687 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 138,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 130,828 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 130,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 121,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 102,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 92,158 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 81,698 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 81,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear slow puncture.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 80,487 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 73,267 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,297 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,969 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,524 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 61,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 56,352 miles

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link arm.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,395 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,859 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,437 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,920 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 29,574 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 22,177 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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W17 ALT is a 2023 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 W17 ALT, 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 3 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W17 ALT registered?

W17 ALT is a 2023 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2023.

Is W17 ALT safe to buy?

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