MOT Status
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110,867 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Outer Sill showing signs of corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Fog light damaged
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Fog light lends damaged
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
small chip in the screen
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
small chip in the screen
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre pf screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre pf screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner of inner sill end (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner of inner sill end (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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AY 11 is a 1988 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1988 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 132,294 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 AY 11, 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 38 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AY 11 is a 1988 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1988.
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