MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm, front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper mounts on floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower alloy arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 shocks. (5.3.2 (d))
Front both front seat belts lazy retracting.
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms, all bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both rear brake hoses are perished
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Engine oil leaks
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Both rear brake hoses are perished
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Engine oil leaks
N/s/f tyre is worn badly on sidewalls - has been driven on flat.
Rear brake pads are getting low
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Both rear brake hoses are perished
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Both rear brake hoses are perished
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Both Rear brake hoses are perished
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Child seats fitted preventing inspection of seat and seatbelt
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
N/s side repeater is going pale
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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AF57 ZFA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2007 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 103,362 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 AF57 ZFA, 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 19 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AF57 ZFA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2007.
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