MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both tailgate struts slightly weakened
Engine under trays obscuring some testable components
Front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both tailgate struts slightly weakened
Engine under trays obscuring some testable components
Front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Both tail gate struts weakened
Different wheels fitted across rear axle
Engine under trays fitted obscuring components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit an worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Nearside catch (8.4.1)
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Both tail gate struts weakened
Damage to slam panel - nearside front
Different wheels fitted across rear axle
Engine under trays fitted obscuring components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit an worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Slight play in both front suspension arm bushes
Steel wheels fitted to rear
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyure wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EN52 BHF is a 2003 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 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 EN52 BHF, 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 23 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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EN52 BHF is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 January 2003.
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