MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
n/s rear wheel small movement
parking brake high travel
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
n/s rear wheel small movement
parking brake high travel
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s front wheel small movement
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s front wheel small movement
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r wheel bearing noisey
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r wheel bearing noisey
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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P117 RHX is a 1996 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 137,025 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 P117 RHX, 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 30 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P117 RHX is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 15 August 1996.
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