MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm outer ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers door mirror glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside lower suspension arm inner forward rubber mounting bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers door mirror glass deteriorating on edges (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside lower suspension arm inner forward mounting bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner forward bush slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner forward bush slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension anti-roll bar link top ball joint dust cover split (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner forward bush slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner forward bush slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers door mirror glass is slightly deteriorated (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers door mirror glass is slightly deteriorated (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pad wear indicator lamp staying on
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in n/s/r tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GF08 FGZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 GF08 FGZ, 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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What year was GF08 FGZ registered?
GF08 FGZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2008.
Is GF08 FGZ safe to buy?
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