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166,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
engine covers / under trays fitted
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very front o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
rear subframe mounting points slightly corroded
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
o\s rear cv boot slightly worn
rear subframe mounts corroding [surface]
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
o\s rear cv boot slightly worn
rear subframe mounts corroding [surface]
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Diesel test passed trigger point not met.
Nail in n/s/f tyre.
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminiated (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nail in n/s/f tyre.
O/s/r tyre tread very close to legal limit.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edges , tread perished
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Slight play in steering arm ball joints
Offside Front Slight play in steering arm ball joints
exhaust emission trigger poimt not met
front tyres worn
trims fitted to outersills andf undersides
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
225/50/17/w
exhaust emission trigger poimt not met
front tyres worn
nearside rear tyre worn to limit
trims fitted to outersills andf undersides
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
trigger point not met
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)
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MV57 BHJ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 2007 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 103,362 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 MV57 BHJ, 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 19 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MV57 BHJ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 3 October 2007.
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