MOT Status
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230,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and outer sill (jack point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper end (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Bonnet poorly secured in the closed position
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake discs slightly pitted & deteriorated
Front Brake pads worn
Front Damage to cross member
Front Windscreen wipers poor
Nearside Front Brake performance poor
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft CV joint leaking grease slightly
Rear Brake discs deteriorated
Rear Brake pads worn
Rear brake discs in poor condition
Wiper linkage worn
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wiper arm loose
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)
Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
steering lock light on indicating a fault
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
steering lock light on indicating a fault
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
full underside trays and covers fitted obscuring all of vehicle underside
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall kerb damage (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
full underside trays and covers fitted obscuring all of vehicle underside
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside front tyre
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DG08 ZZH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
Across all 2008 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 98,883 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 DG08 ZZH, 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 18 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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DG08 ZZH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2008.
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