MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,027 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
advise removing outer sill covers for closser inspection
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
advise removing outer sill covers for closser inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear brake discs worn and rusty.front tyres worn on inner shoulders
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake discs worn and rusty.front tyres worn on inner shoulders
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
osr axle bush needs pressing in further
An item not tested (Manual)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake warning wire broken on n/s/f †
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M165 UDO is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1995 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 140,553 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 M165 UDO, 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 31 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M165 UDO is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 1995.
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