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Brake pedal slightly spongy
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
undertrays and sill covers fitted
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system marked yellow (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
exhaust heatshields insecure on rear
undertrays and sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
fuel lines corroded
o/s/f anti roll bar link dust covers splitting
rear subframe washers rusty
car dirty underneath
o/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover splitting
slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing
Brake pipe excessively corroded all rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
car dirty underneath
slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing
both rear tyres on legal limit
slight play n/s/r lower suspension joint
brake ferrules slightly corroded
rear subframe mounting bushes worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
brake ferrules slightly corroded
rear subframe mounting bushes worn
car a bit dirty underneath
rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated
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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r tyre close to legal limit
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
all tyres wearing low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake warning light on
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
brake warning light on
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake system warning light on
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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C7 HBY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 C7 HBY, 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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C7 HBY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 27 January 2004.
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