MOT Status
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175,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear outer cv boots leaking grease on rear drive shafts
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear outer cv boots leaking grease on rear drive shafts
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear have minor cracking to rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting/separating nearside and offside rear suspension lower arm inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting/separating nearside and offside rear suspension lower arm inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/cracking nearside offside front suspension lower front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/separating nearside + offside rear suspension lower arm front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/cracking nearside offside front suspension lower front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/separating nearside + offside rear suspension lower arm front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
long travel handbrake
Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s rear suspension lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)
n/s front tyre wearing inner edge
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. + long travel (3.7.B.6b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s rear suspension lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)
n/s front tyre wearing inner edge
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. + long travel (3.7.B.6b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s rear slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s slight play ()
o/s front tyre worn/misshapen close to cords inner edge + various slight cuts
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front + rear (6.3.1d)
Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some vehicle components from view
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wipers smearing slightly
Rear pads wearing thin, approx 80% worn
Slight play in steering rack - both inner joints
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has slight play (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some vehicle components from view
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wipers smearing slightly
Rear pads wearing thin, approx 80% worn
Slight play in steering rack - both inner joints
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre scrubbing on inner tread but just outside 3/4 check area at time off test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake warning light illuminated
front number plate starting to de-laminate
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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FE05 WCZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 FE05 WCZ, 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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FE05 WCZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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