MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,603 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested Engine missfire (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sill covers attached not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Discs heavily corroded (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill riser (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill riser (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Discs heavily corroded (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front crossmember corroded through with in 30cm of subframe mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
fuel and brake pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
offside rear sill riser corrodeing
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
offside rear sill riser corrodeing
both front coil springs corroded
both front metal brake pipes corroded
both rear coil springs corroding
exhaust system rubbers perishing
front number plate fading
metal fuel lines corroded
n/s/f main beam lamp lense cracked
o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside main beam headlamp cracked
offside outer door sill may be corrodeing behind sill cover
strong advisory / rear fuel pipes corroded
strong advisory the front crossmember / radiotor support panel corroded
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside main beam headlamp cracked
offside outer door sill may be corrodeing behind sill cover
strong advisory / rear fuel pipes corroded
strong advisory the front crossmember / radiotor support panel corroded
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front inner headlamp glass cracked
strong advisory that the offside front jacking point is corroded (behing sill cover)
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)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front inner headlamp glass cracked
strong advisory that the offside front jacking point is corroded (behing sill cover)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
BOTH REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST
FRONT TO REAR STEEL FUEL LINES VERY RUSTY
REAR EXHAUST SECTION IN POOR CONDITION
FUEL LINES VERY RUSTY
OFF SIDE REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPE RUSTY
SMALL STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel lines starting to corrode/deteriorate.
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M16 ORC is a 1994 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M16 ORC, 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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M16 ORC is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 17 August 1994.
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