MOT Status
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163,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both sides rear suspension bump stops split
Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both sides rear suspension bump stops split
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both sides rear suspension bump stops split
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear general corrosion underside
power steering on heavy side
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front roll bar link bushes perished
Rear underside surface rust on suspension axle
power steering not smooth on heavy side
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine pans
front brake pads low
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
Front Tyre starting to get low on tread
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
Front Tyre starting to get low on tread
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge close to exposing cords
Nearside Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
front tyres worn on edges
child seat fitted to nearside rear
exhaust emission trigger point not met
offside front tyre worn
rear tyres worn
trims fitted to outersills and undersides
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted on n/s/r seat
o/s/f tyre wearing low
trigger point not met
advise smoke test clean
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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A7 FBJ is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.
Across all 2009 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 93,701 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 A7 FBJ, 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 17 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was A7 FBJ registered?
A7 FBJ is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 9 April 2009.
Is A7 FBJ safe to buy?
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