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176,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (flexy) (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ZERO EMMITIONS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH MAIN FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ZERO EMMITIONS
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad s at 4 mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tyre wearing on edges
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL54 DGY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 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 BL54 DGY, 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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BL54 DGY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 23 December 2004.
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