MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure fixings loose (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to point of failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to point of failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure fixings loose (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive difficult to assess (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side joint to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))
Both front metal brake pipes corroded
Both rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Slight movement in steering rack ball joint
Tested in wet conditions
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight damp patch on off side front and near side rear caliper but does not seem to be leaking
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside 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)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C13 SAY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 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 C13 SAY, 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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What year was C13 SAY registered?
C13 SAY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 18 November 2004.
Is C13 SAY safe to buy?
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