MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
TPMS light on
nearside front inner sidelight inop
nearside inner brake light inop
offside outer brake light inop
offside rear outer sidelight inop
sill covers fitted
under body covers fitted
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
be aware undertray panels missing and or damaged including front bumper
borderline blue smoke emmitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
be aware undertray panels missing and or damaged including front bumper
borderline blue smoke emmitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
tpms light on
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
tpms light on
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside door mirror glass cracked slightly
sill covers fitted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
sill covers fitted
offside door mirror glass cracked slightly
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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 Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
air bag light on
offside front tyre wearing on inner tread
underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MA05 NLJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2005 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 108,598 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 MA05 NLJ, 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 21 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MA05 NLJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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