MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken, center section to downpipe held into position by exhaust hanger tension. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust gas recirculation cooler appears to be modified
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn park brake level will not ratchet beyond 6 notches of the mechanism (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken, center section to downpipe held into position by exhaust hanger tension. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust gas recirculation cooler appears to be modified
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn park brake level will not ratchet beyond 6 notches of the mechanism (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
emissions too low to register on test
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HK54 GWY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2005 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 108,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 HK54 GWY, 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 21 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HK54 GWY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 January 2005.
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