MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake only just me efficiency criteria indicating adjustment or service required
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GW04 AVT is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 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 GW04 AVT, 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 22 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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GW04 AVT is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 16 August 2004.
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