MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,793 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner floor/sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
NSR sill
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Centre Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre Rotation Marking (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm to subframe linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm to subframe linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear subframe front mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Anti roll bar drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Anti roll bar drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear subframe front mounting bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
fuel tank looks damp but no sign of leaks
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
fuel tank looks damp but no sign of leaks
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s/ outer track rod end worn slightly
o/s/f damper leaking at present to an acceptable level
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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M245 HPE is a 1994 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 M245 HPE, 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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M245 HPE is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 24 August 1994.
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