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231,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all suspension shock absorber dust covers have become detached
both front tyres are cracking in the tread area
both rear anti-roll bar droplinks have bushes that are cracking
both rear axle to body mounting bushes are worn which is allowing some movement
exhaust system is corroded and leaking
nearside front floor is corroded around a drain hole. Remedial repairs are advised
offside front wing although corroded is not presenting a sharp edge
offside outer sill is corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing area
wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
all suspension shock absorber dust covers have become detached
both front tyres are cracking in the tread area
both rear anti-roll bar droplinks have bushes that are cracking
both rear axle to body mounting bushes are worn which is allowing some movement
exhaust system is corroded and leaking
nearside front floor is corroded around a drain hole. Remedial repairs are advised
offside front wing although corroded is not presenting a sharp edge
offside outer sill is corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing area
wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc
all suspension shock absorber dust covers have become detached
both front tyres are cracking in the tread and outer sidewall areas
both outer sills are corroded. The nearside front jacking point is also missing
both rear 3 point seatbelt stalks would benefit from lubrication of the release mechanisms
both rear wheels are noisy when rotated
exhaust system is corroded
power steering box appears to have a small leak. The power steering pipes are also corroded
the horn push only appears to work with the steering wheel in certain positions
various suspension etc bushes are cracking and have slight movement
various underbody brake pipes are corroded
wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
all suspension shock absorber dust covers have become detached
all tyres are cracking in the tread and outer sidewall areas. Replacement of these tyres are recommended
both outer sills are corroded. The nearside front jacking point is also missing
both rear 3 point seatbelt stalks would benefit from lubrication of the release mechanisms
both rear wheels are noisy when rotated
exhaust system is corroded
power steering box appears to have a small leak. The power steering pipes are also corroded
the horn push only appears to work with the steering wheel in certain positions
various suspension etc bushes are cracking and have slight movement
various underbody brake pipes are corroded
wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
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A2 GVV is a 1989 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 138,587 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A2 GVV, 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 37 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A2 GVV is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 3 January 1989.
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