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factory fitted covers restricting view of some components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
factory fitted covers restricting view of some components
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf/nsf (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner brake pads low
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
bonnet struts weak
parking brake light constantly illuminated on dash. brakes not binding on brake test.
Front Inner brake pads low
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf/nsf (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
bonnet struts weak
parking brake light constantly illuminated on dash. brakes not binding on brake test.
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf/nsf (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner brake pads low
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
bonnet struts weak
Central weld repair to exhaust pipe joint
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front temporary repair to front exhaust pipe
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside, & gaiters severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre monitoring light illuminated
Undercovers fitted to vehicle
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside, & gaiters severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre monitoring light illuminated
Undercovers fitted to vehicle
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wheels pitched no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wheels pitched no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Full length manufacturers under trays fitted.
Headlamps lenses deteriorating
Offside front tyre wearing low on inner raised edge.
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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AU05 UCD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2005 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 108,598 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 AU05 UCD, 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 21 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AU05 UCD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 July 2005.
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