MOT Status
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277,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front wheel arch covered in sealant
Offside Rear wheel arch covered in sealant
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front wheel arch covered in sealant
Offside Rear wheel arch covered in sealant
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
rear suspension and components have age related corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
tyre pressure light on
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 Rear Nail in tyre stuck in inner edge/wall ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes
water leak ,front of engine
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes
water leak ,front of engine
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn out of shape on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through outer casing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
oil leak ? gearbox?
slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes
slight wear in offside steering rack output shaft
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre just on 1.6mm limit
offside front tyre scrubbing off inner edge
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
offside front tyre scrubbing off inner edge+starting to wear out of shape
offside rear tyre wearing low+scrubbing off inner edge
nearside rear tyre getting close to the tread indicator
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY56 XOM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2006 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 103,160 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 FY56 XOM, 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 20 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FY56 XOM is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 24 October 2006.
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