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P122 LEC

1997 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,670 mi
Last recorded166,670 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 LEC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 166,670 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 161,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 161,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 149,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chips in screen

wipers not parking

Pass 27 Jun 2011 143,178 miles

O/S/F Fog Light,Lense Is Cracked.

O/S/F Tyre Has A Nail In The Tread Area.

Rear Number Plate,Slightly Deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 133,822 miles

Both Front Tyre's,Tread Wearing Slightly At Inside Edge Of Tread Area (225/55 R16 95V).

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 133,784 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both Front Tyre's,Tread Wearing Slightly At Inside Edge(225/55 R16 95V).

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 126,510 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 120,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2007 114,886 miles

All 4 tyre's Wearing At Inside Edges.(Front Tyre's Worn More Than Rear tyre's)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 107,556 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P122 LEC is a 1997 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P122 LEC, 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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What year was P122 LEC registered?

P122 LEC is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P122 LEC safe to buy?

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