MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,727 miAbove average mileage for this year
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nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint gators split
both rear tyres worn very close to limit
nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
various oil leaks
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint gators split
both rear tyres worn very close to limit
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
various oil leaks
Coolant leak
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CRACKED & PERISHED & WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT
OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER CASING DETERIOATED
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING IDLER BUSHES
SOME MOVEMENT IN STEERING BOX
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
ENGINE OVERHEATED DURING TEST
IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CRACKED & PERISHED & WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT
OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER CASING DETERIOATED
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN & LIPPED
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING IDLER BUSHES
SOME MOVEMENT IN STEERING BOX
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK GAITERS SPLIT
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED & DISTORTED
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING BOX
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC WORN & LIPPED
IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED
OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE CABLE DAMAGED & CORRODED
REAR AXLE BEAM BUSHES WORN & PERISHED VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT BOTH SIDES
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING IDLER BUSHES
SOME MOVEMENT IN STEERING BOX
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC WORN & LIPPED
IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED
OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE CABLE DAMAGED & CORRODED
OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE DETERIOATED
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
REAR AXLE BEAM BUSHES WORN & PERISHED VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT BOTH SIDES
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING IDLER BUSHES
SOME MOVEMENT IN STEERING BOX
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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D796 VPK is a 1987 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1987 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 128,107 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 D796 VPK, 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 39 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D796 VPK is a 1987 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 1987.
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