MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,733 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose excessively damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear reflector missing both rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective beam image not visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear brake pad warning light illuminated (pads not worn?)
brake warning lamp illuminated on dash .
recommend a further brakes inspection in 90 days
unable to see overall condition of brakes pipes due to under trays being fitted . unable to see brake fluid reservoir / fluid level .
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
brake warning lamp illuminated on dash .
brakes performance has not been checked due to brake pipe leaking .
recommend a further brakes pipes and hoses inspection , to further determine overall condition and remaining life , due to condion at time of inspection this should be done asap .
unable to see overall condition of brakes pipes due to under trays being fitted . unable to see brake fluid reservoir / fluid level .
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside Front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
o/s/f tyre has severall small cuts in the tread
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
o/s/f tyre has severall small cuts in the tread
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MJ05 VWK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 MJ05 VWK, 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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MJ05 VWK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 May 2005.
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