MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
261,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn) .
condition of rear fuel pipes (rusty).
condition of rear number plate .
general condition of rear suspension components .
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn) .
condition of rear fuel pipes (rusty).
condition of rear number plate .
general condition of rear suspension components .
front brake discs starting to rust/ wear
front number plate cracked
fuel filler flap/ cover broken
fuel smell- no leak
metal brake pipes, unions and fuel pipes starting to rust
nearside front indicator lens cracked
nearside front window not working
oil leak
rear axle and lower suspension wishbones starting to rust
rear number plate starting to discolour
rear shock absorbers/ springs starting to rust
rear wheel arches, floors, outer sills and doorsteps/ shuts starting to rust
small stone chips in front windscreen
steering idler/ box slight movement
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel smell- no leak
front brake discs starting to rust/ wear
front number plate cracked
fuel filler flap/ cover broken
metal brake pipes, unions and fuel pipes starting to rust
nearside front indicator lens cracked
nearside front window not working
oil leak
rear axle and wishbones starting to rust
rear number plate starting to discolour
rear shock absorbers/ springs starting to rust
rear wheel arches, floors, outer sills and doorstep/ shuts starting to rust
small stone chips in front windscreen
centre- rear exhaust rusty
doorsteps and doors starting to rust
front brake discs starting to rust
front number plate small crack
front suspension bushes starting to split/ wear
metal fuel pipes starting to rust
nearside front indicator lens small crack
oil leak
outer sills and rear wheel arches starting to rust
rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear
rear driveshaft boots starting to perish
rear number plate starting to discolour
small stone chips in front windscreen
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both front tyre tread outer edges wearing
centre- rear exhaust rusty
doors starting to rust
doorsteps starting to rust
front brake discs starting to wear
front number plate small crack
front suspension bushes starting to split/ wear
mretal fuel pipes starting to rust
nearside front indicator lens cracked
offside rear tyre tread outer edge wearing
oil leak
rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear
rear brake pads wearing low
rear drivshaft boots starting to perish
rear number plate starting to discolour
rear wheel arches and outer sills starting to rust
small stone chips in front windscreen
both front brake discs worn
both front tyre treads outer edges worn to legal limit
front number plate cracked and starting to discolour
metal fuel pipes starting to rust
oil leak
rear axle bushes starting to split/ wear
rear number plate starting to discolour
small stone chips in front windscreen
both front brake discs starting to wear
front number plate cracked and starting to discolour
nearside front indicator lens cracked
nearside front windscreen wiper blade rubber starting to split
small stone chips in front windscreen
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
both front brake discs starting to wear
front number plate cracked and starting to discolour
nearside front indicator lens cracked
nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split
small stone chips in front windscreen
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L688 PNO is a 1994 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1994 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 143,242 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 L688 PNO, 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 32 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L688 PNO is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 1994.
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