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242,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
sils corroded at jacking points
Offside Front lower wing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
sills corroded at jacking points
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front lower wing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
sills corroded at jacking points
Both sills corroded at jack points.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower wing badly corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under side of vehicle very rusty.
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under side of vehicle very rusty.
both front + rear brake pipes heavily corroded + front to rear pipe
both rear axle bushes split
corrosion not through all skins outer + inner sills + floor pans + boot floor
front brake pads look thin
nail in n/s/r tyre
vehicle emitting black smoke + emissions close to limit
all brake pipes corroding
both front brake hoses perishing
corrosion not through all skins front + rear outer sills + boot floor
vehicle emits some black smoke
welding repair undersealed
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
all brake pipes corroding
both front brake hoses perishing
corrosion not through all skins front + rear outer sills + boot floor
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear fuel pipes badly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear fuel pipes badly corroded
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE LIKELY TO EXPOSE CORD.! †O/S/R TYRE AT T.W.I AROUND CENTRE OF TREAD.!
CHANGE O/S/F TYRE FOR SPARE;CORD JUST STARTING TO SHOW.!
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE LIKELY TO EXPOSE CORD.! †O/S/R TYRE AT TREAD WEAR INDICATOR AROUND CENTRE OF TREAD.! †N/S/F HEADLIGHT OUTPUT TARNISHED ALSO PAINT OVER SPRAY ON HEADLIGHT LENS.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
( WARNING ) O/S/F TYRE JUST STARTING TO SHOW CORD ON OUTSIDE EDGE.!!
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L708 JJH is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 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 L708 JJH, 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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L708 JJH is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 1 February 1994.
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