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201,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front bumper damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside rear outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb appears to be fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working Halo type light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted right (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
tinted film on screen
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
tinted film on screen
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre on 3mm
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AV56 XEK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2006 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 103,160 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 AV56 XEK, 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 20 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AV56 XEK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2006.
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