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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer x 2 mountings (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe before backbox holed (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe before backbox holed (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective mount near rear axle (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint to lower hub mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint to lower hub mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped starting to crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
brake pad warning light on dash
mileage unintelligible
Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective mount near rear axle (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint to lower hub mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint to lower hub mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped starting to crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
brake pad warning light on dash
mileage unintelligible
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear T piece (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked slightly (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded At rear ()
Fuel tank sweaty and wet
Gearbox pinion seal weeping
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Odo pixels partially not working and unable to read mileage
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear T piece (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked slightly (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded At rear ()
Fuel tank sweaty and wet
Gearbox pinion seal weeping
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Odo pixels partially not working and unable to read mileage
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel tank damp
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel tank damp
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Registration plate slightly damaged
Odometer display pixels deteriorated making hard to read correct mileage
Offside Washer jet poor
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Odometer display pixelated so unable to read correct mileage
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Outer sills covered
Propshaft doughnut slightly split
Undershield fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Odometer display pixelated so unable to read correct mileage
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Outer sills covered
Propshaft doughnut slightly split
Undershield fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery covered
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Instrument cluster odometer display pixels deteriorated
Outer sills covered
Slight movement between steering drop arm and steering box shaft
Undershield fitted
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Chip in front screen on edge of zone 'A' held within limits
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear tyre treads are getting low
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M100 FJT is a 1994 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 M100 FJT, 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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What year was M100 FJT registered?
M100 FJT is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 22 October 1994.
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