MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almst at wear marker (REPLACE) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almst at wear marker (REPLACE) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR,OSR and Centre rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted
Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR,OSR and Centre rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim too low NS and OS (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted
undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air bag light on
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air bag light on
rear seat belts stalks casing missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front discs lipped
knocking/rattling from underside on roadtest
n/s/f brake caliper clip missing
o/s/r seat belt buckle intermittantly sticking
slight play in tie rods
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front discs lipped
knocking/rattling from underside on roadtest
n/s/f brake caliper clip missing
o/s/r seat belt buckle intermittantly sticking
slight play in tie rods
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front pads and discs slightly worn
handbrake shoes/ cables req. equally adjusting. more efficiency on o/s
n/s/f tyre worn on both edges, outer more so and on 3mm
n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge
nail in o/s/r tyre and worn on both edges
slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front pads and discs slightly worn
handbrake shoes/ cables req. equally adjusting. more efficiency on o/s
n/s/f tyre worn on both edges, outer more so and on 3mm
n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge
nail in o/s/r tyre and worn on both edges
slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
unable to inspect all components as car is fitted with full undertray
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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DU55 BTE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2005 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 108,598 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 DU55 BTE, 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 21 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DU55 BTE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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