MOT Status
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129,280 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam hid unit faulty recommend main dealer inspection or replacement (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear differential shows signs of fluid loss
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil leak
under-trays and engine cover fitted
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroding
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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J16 FMA is a 2009 BMW 525 in White with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2009 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 93,701 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 J16 FMA, 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 17 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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J16 FMA is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2009.
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