MOT Status
ValidMileage
186,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm outer ball joint insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 245/45r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Loose in hub (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (front, front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front and rear (all four) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
DPF warning displayed on dash but visual check DPF present
damage to rim protector part of tyre on both rear and NSF tyres
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise C.O TOO LOW
advise front brake disc's slighty rust
advise rear brake disc's slighty rust
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GP08 DJJ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 GP08 DJJ, 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 GP08 DJJ registered?
GP08 DJJ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2008.
Is GP08 DJJ safe to buy?
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