MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear inner sill and floor area covered heavily with sealant
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle under-body has slight corrosion
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/r inner sill slight corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Air bag light illuminated.
Brake wear light illuminated, sensor cables missing, pads visually inspected and serviceable.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J70 HLS is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 J70 HLS, 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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What year was J70 HLS registered?
J70 HLS is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 11 May 2004.
Is J70 HLS safe to buy?
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