MOT Status
ValidMileage
69,165 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall badly cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall in various places (5.2.3 (d) (i))
undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components
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)
undertrays fitted and obscuring some components
rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge
nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall no cords visible
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall no cords visible
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DR53 BAL is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 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 DR53 BAL, 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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What year was DR53 BAL registered?
DR53 BAL is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 2008.
Is DR53 BAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for DR53 BAL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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