MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers ltd inspection of engine bay carried out.
under trays ltd inspection of underside carried out
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)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
engine covers ltd inspection of engine bay carried out.
under trays ltd inspection of underside carried out
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear discs slightly pitted
Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear body seams underneath vehicle corroding
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Screen washers inop due to frozen conditions
rear number plate deteriorated
Both the front anti-roll bar bushes are starting to wear.
Slight cuts on the N/S/F tyre.
Slight play in both the front wheels.
The front bush on both the rear control arms are starting to split.
The rear brake discs are starting to corrode and score.
The rear brake pads are starting to wear.
The rear number plate is starting to deteriorate.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both the front anti-roll bar bushes are starting to wear.
Slight cuts on the N/S/F tyre.
Slight play in both the front wheels.
The front bush on both the rear control arms are starting to split.
The rear brake discs are starting to corrode and score.
The rear brake pads are starting to wear.
The rear number plate is starting to deteriorate.
Slight play in the O/S/F wheel.
The N/S/R tyre is getting low on the inside edge.
The front brake pads are starting to get low and the discs are badly wearing.
The handbrake requires slight adjustment.
The rear number plate is starting to deteriorate.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in the O/S/F wheel.
The N/S/R tyre is getting low on the inside edge.
The front brake pads are getting low and the discs are badly wearing.
The handbrake requires adjustment.
The rear number plate is starting to deteriorate.
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BM03 BOW is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 BM03 BOW, 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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BM03 BOW is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2004.
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