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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn thin. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms have slight movement in the bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
various oil leaks.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid leak from rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside are worn and lippedec slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine undertray, plastic cover sills and under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not release under tension (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer track rod end has been subjected to heat, suspect to adjust tracking
engine undertrays, under floor covers and plastic cover sills fitted preventing inspection of components
under cover's fitted
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
under cover's fitted
under covers fitted obscuring view of component's.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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E8 DUH is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.
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 E8 DUH, 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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E8 DUH is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 8 February 2008.
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