MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,704 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side banana shape arm (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer edge 0mm (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer edge 0mm (4.1.D.1b)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side banana shape arm (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
EML LIGHT ON
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
HAND BRAKE LIGHT ON
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
plastic trims covering outer sills and most off underside off vehicle
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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GJ06 ZYL is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 GJ06 ZYL, 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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GJ06 ZYL is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2006.
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