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116,465 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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speedometer change at 120250
brake pad wear indicator light on
heavy under body paint/wayoyl covering many prescribed areas
service light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
brake pad wear indicator light on
heavy under body paint/wayoyl covering many prescribed areas
service light on
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
braking efficiency only just met rear brakes require adjustment
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
parking brake limits only just reached
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
heavy black paint covering many prescribed areas
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas
wipers starting to smear
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas
wipers starting to smear
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front and rear ball joint dust covers cracking
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
plastic trimsguards and shields are covering some prescribed areas
some light corrosion on rear suspension components
welding has been done to nearside and offside inner rearw heel arches and outer rear sills
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all jacking points corroded
offside front and both rear tyres cracking
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
serv oil change and gearbox warning lights on
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
nearside and offside sill jcking points corroded
offside front and both rear tyres cracking
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
service oil change and gearbox warning lights on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
brake pad warning light comes of and on
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s and n/s rear torsion arm rubber gaiters split and perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Perishing on all front and rear suspesion joint dust covers
Slight play in o/s steering drag arm joint
Slight wear in n/s/r lower suspension link joint
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Perishing on all front and rear suspesion joint dust covers
Slight play in o/s steering drag arm joint
Slight wear in n/s/r lower suspension link joint
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
n/s/f anti-roll link top ball joint cover split
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
n//f anti-roll bar link top ball joint cover split
O/S/R seat belt not fitted to vehicle.Stone chip in n/s head lamp.N/S/F anti roll bar link gaiter perished
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
STONE CHIP IN N/S HEAD LAMP.N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK TOP JOINT GAITER SPLIT
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GAC 16N is a 1986 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1986 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 121,592 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GAC 16N, 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 40 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GAC 16N is a 1986 BMW 525, first registered on 22 October 1986.
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