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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust insecure but likely to become detached
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Rear shock absorbers corroded
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Rear shock absorbers corroded
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside + offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside + offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front shockers corroded
both rear shockers corroded
exhaust back box corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor by suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire front to rear pipes (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Passenger's seat insecure base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front shockers corroded
both rear shockers corroded
exhaust back box corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded so rear shoes fixing pins can not be holding shoes (1.1.14 (d))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch /sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
front to rear fuel pipes are slightly corroded.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside floor (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner arch webbing (2.4.A.3)
bonnet struts worn
corrosion to all four jacking points
exhaust system corroded/deteriorated
front windscreen slightly de-laminated at the bottom - not affecting the drivers view
fuel pipes corroded
light corrosion to suspension components
oil leak
one of the exhaust rear brackets detached - exhaust still deemed secure
slight play in steering box
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside floor (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner arch webbing (2.4.A.3)
bonnet struts worn
corrosion to all four jacking points
exhaust system corroded/deteriorated
front windscreen slightly de-laminated at the bottom - not affecting the drivers view
fuel pipes corroded
light corrosion to suspension components
oil leak
one of the exhaust rear brackets detached - exhaust still deemed secure
slight play in steering box
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside floor (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner arch webbing (2.4.A.3)
bonnet struts worn
exhaust deteriorated/ corroded
one of the rear exhaust mounts is detatched- exhaust still deemed to be secure
slight play in steering box
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside floor (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner arch webbing (2.4.A.3)
bonnet struts worn
exhaust deteriorated/ corroded
milage not illuminated
one of the rear exhaust mounts is detatched- exhaust still deemed to be secure
slight play in steering box
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
bonnet struts/supports worn
gear oil leak
limited inspection of outer sills possible due to trims fitted
one of the rear exhaust support brackets is broken/detatched however the exhaust is still deemed to be secure
the rear section of the exhaust is deteriorated/corroded
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
bonnet struts/supports worn
gear oil leak
limited inspection of outer sills possible due to trims fitted
one of the rear exhaust support brackets is broken/detatched however the exhaust is still deemed to be secure
the rear section of the exhaust is deteriorated/corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bonnet struts are worn
rear section of exhaust is deteriorated
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bonnet struts are worn
rear section of exhaust is deteriorated
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bonnet strutts worn
the breather pipe by the fuel tank is corroded but not leaking fuel
the rear section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bonnet strutts worn
the breather pipe by the fuel tank is corroded but not leaking fuel
the rear section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
breather pipe by fuel tank corroded but not leaking fuel
rear section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
breather pipe by fuel tank corroded but not leaking fuel
rear section of the exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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M325 WFA is a 1995 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1995 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 125,342 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 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M325 WFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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M325 WFA is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 1995.
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