MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Body component likely to become detached outer body sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear unable to test wheel bearings
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside exhaust tail pipe loose
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear wheels have been repaired
engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated
Exhaust noisy both rear silencers missing (8.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated
screws missing from both headlamps
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working vehicle using inner lamp as a substitute (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust noisy both rear silencers missing (8.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated
screws missing from both headlamps
Engine MIL indicates a malfunction
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear drive shaft outer joints seepage of grease
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Engine MIL indicates a malfunction
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear drive shaft outer joints seepage of grease
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both rear lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Steel brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
cuts in both front tyre inner walls
play in o/s steering track rod
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)
COMPLETE FLOOR COVERED SO UNABLE TO TEST BRAKE PIPES AND FLOOR PAN
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BJ52 XXX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 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 BJ52 XXX, 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 22 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BJ52 XXX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2004.
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