MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,365 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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))
corrosion and repairs to nearside rear inner lower sill and sill end cap
cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
oil leak
play in lower steering column
Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust centre rubber mounting broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hose insecure in rubber mounting (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm bald on inner with cords exposed 235/40R18 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly perished with deep cracks in outer shoulder exposing the cords 235/40R18 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front tyre badly perished and cracking in outer shoulder 235/40R18
Offside Front tyre badly perished and cracking in outer shoulder 235/40R18
corrosion and repairs to nearside rear inner lower sill and sill end cap
cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components
oil leak
play in lower steering column
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items
slight play in steering column
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust loose to centre section and blowing (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end loose track rod end loose in adjuster bar (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking with no damping affect (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items
slight play in steering column
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to front and rear brake pipes
corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipes
plastic cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection
slight play in lower steering column
surface corrosion to osf inner lower sill
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end plate (2.4.A.3)
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to front and rear brake pipes
corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipes
plastic cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection
slight play in lower steering column
surface corrosion to osf inner lower sill
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/r caliper slider bolt dust covers missing
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/r caliper slider bolt dust covers missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
STRONG ADVISE...REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ACROSS REAR AND TO FLEXI HOSES CORRODED
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
STRONG ADVISE...REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ACROSS REAR AND TO FLEXI HOSES CORRODED
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)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear number plate delaminating
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear number plate delaminating
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
smoke test on upper limits
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M41 SRD is a 1995 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 M41 SRD, 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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M41 SRD is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 13 April 1995.
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