MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all 4 brake hoses are deteriorated
rear suspension bushes deteriorated
slight fraying too the o/s/f seat belt
some play in the o/s/f lower ball joint - the rubber boot is deteriorated
the front exhaust flexi is deteriorated with a rattle from the heat shield
the n/s hand brake performance has passed but may require attention/repair
the ratchet on the hand brake has passed but may require attention
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
rear suspension bushes deteriorated
all 4 brake hoses are deteriorated
slight fraying too the o/s/f seat belt
some corrosion to the o/s/r brake pipe
some play in the o/s/f lower ball joint - the rubber boot is deteriorated
the front exhaust flexi is deteriorated with a rattle from the heat shield
the n/s hand brake performance has passed but may require attention/repair
the rear exhaust mounting is broken with a minor blow from the exhaust
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
some corrosion to the n/s/r rear/main brake pipes
some distortion to the n/s/f wheel rim
some wear in the n/s/f lower arm bushes
the n/s head lamp aim could be better
the n/s/r tyre is close to 1.6mm with a screw in the tread
the o/s/f tyre is worn on the edges and is close to 1.6mm
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
some corrosion to the n/s/r rear/main brake pipes
some distortion to the n/s/f wheel rim
some wear in the n/s/f lower arm bushes
the n/s head lamp aim could be better
the n/s/r tyre is close to 1.6mm with a screw in the tread
the o/s/f tyre is worn on the edges and is close to 1.6mm
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front exhaust flexi-mesh deteriorated
slight distortion on inner of n/s/r wheel rim
tyre run flat light on
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
car runs rough intermittantly.
cut on inner edge of n/s/r tyre
front brake discs wearing thin.
n/s/f tyre worn slight on inner edge.
noise when clutch is depressed.
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and nearing legal limit.
o/s/r tyre worn slight on inner edge.
slight distortion on inner edge of n/s/f wheel rim.
nail through inner sidewall on n/s/r tyre.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
metal in o/s/r tyre tread.
n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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BT54 LNY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 BT54 LNY, 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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BT54 LNY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 January 2005.
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