MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
371,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All coil springs corroded
Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes perished & have slight movement in
Crack across bottom of windscreen
Free play detected at steering wheel
Front inner sills corroded
Fuel pipes corroded
Headlight aims only just met requirements
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front outer headlight lense damaged
Offside front tyre perished & has deep cut in tread
Oil leak
Play in steering rack ball joints
Rear outer CV boots perished
Rear tyres wearing low & perished
Slight movement in rear trailing arm bushes
Various chips in windscreen
Boot doesnt open
Both rear outer CV boots perished
Emissions only just met requirements
Exhaust system in poor condition
Front brake discs corroded
Front coil springs corroded
Headlight aims only just met MOT requirements
Heavey corrosion to nearside front outer sill
Little handbrake reserve
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front headlight lense cracked
Offside front tyre slightly perished
Play in steering arm swivel joints
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear tyres perished & wearing low
Rear view mirror insecure
Signs of a coolant leak
Slight free play detected at steering wheel
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Boot doesn't open
Both rear outer CV boots perished
Corrosion to both front inner sills
Exhaust in poor condition
Free play detected at steering wheel
Front brake discs corroded
Front coil springs corroded
Heavey corrosion to nearside front outer sill
Nearside & offside rear tyres wearing low & perished
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front tyre slightly perished
Play in steering arm swivel ball joints
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear view mirror insecure
Signs of a coolant leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
interior mirror insecure
nearside windscreen cracked
offside headlamp diffused and cracked
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
interior mirror insecure
nearside windscreen cracked
offside outer headlamp diffused and glass cracked
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Various chips & damage to front windscreen outside of drivers view.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both front suspension arm inner bushes perished.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Various chips & damage to front windscreen outside of drivers view.
Both headlamp aims only just meet MOT requirements.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine noisey.
Front & rear brake discs heavily worn.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.
Rear ball joint dust covers deteriorated.
Slight play in front steering joints.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle only just met MOT emissions requirements.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine noisey.
Front & rear brake discs heavily worn.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.
Rear ball joint dust covers deteriorated.
Slight play in front steering joints.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Beam deflectors fitted & beam pattern only just meets MOT requirements.
Drivers door check strap slightly seized.
Engine oil leak.
Engine sligthly noisey.
Front brake discs appear worn & pads low. Rear brake discs appear worn.
Minor chips in front windscreen.
Slight play in both front inner track rod ends.
Vehicle only just met MOT emissions requirements.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Head light beam correctors fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Shightly poor beam patern
wipers slightly poor condition
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Head light beam correctors fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Shightly poor beam patern
wipers slightly poor condition
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
engine oil leak
engine oil leak
low effort on nearside h/brake
windscreen damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
low effort on nearside h/brake
windscreen damaged
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K57 ROT is a 1992 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 1992 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 144,625 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 K57 ROT, 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 34 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K57 ROT is a 1992 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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