MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear exhaust mounts (7.1.1)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
heavily undersealed
surface corrosion sills/floors chassis
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
surface corrosion sills/floors chassis
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes corroded, surface corrosion sills, n/s/r tyre cracking inside edge
slight play steering,
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes corroded, surface corrosion sills, n/s/r tyre cracking inside edge
slight play steering,
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rust hole o/s rear floor
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rust hole o/s rear floor
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
n/s rear tyre inner sidewall cracking
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
wipers only work on 2nd speed
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in o/s steering idler
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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N358 WCF is a 1995 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N358 WCF, 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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N358 WCF is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 1995.
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