MOT Status
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156,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear handbrake needs attention
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
bonnent struts weak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear handbrake needs attenion
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
under trays fitted unable to see some components
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear handbrake needs attention
under trays fitted under car unable to see some components under vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side front lower old arm repaired no movement any more
Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front brake pipes corroded ( NSF & OSF) (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wipers worn to excess and not clearing screen (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint NSF lower wishbone ball joint worn to excess. (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF tyre worn to excess on edges cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSF tyre worn to excess on edges cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSR tyre below legal 1.6mm and almost to cords inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi pipe leaking exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre almost to cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre low (1.8mm) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured OSF indicator side repeater discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front front screen small chip less than 10mm at bottom right
Oil leak Engine oil leak ()
Oil leak Gearbox oil leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres blad on edges but have 3/4 central legal tread
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
emissions not checked to clean
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF55 BWO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 BF55 BWO, 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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BF55 BWO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2005.
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