MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,028 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both front brake discs have some wear and corrossion .
Both front headlamps covers lightly scratched not affecting beam image .
Offside front anti-roll bar drop link top joint gaitor split.
Offside rear brake disc corroded.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Both front brake discs have some wear and corrossion .
Both front headlamps covers lightly scratched not affecting beam image .
Offside front anti-roll bar drop link top joint gaitor split.
Offside rear brake disc corroded.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both front brake discs worn and corroded. †
Exhaust catalyst seems to be loose in box.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust catalyst loose in box (rattling)
front to rear brake pipe & and pipe feeding offside front flexible hose have slight corrossion and pitting
nearside front tyre close to legal limmit
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P225 ASB is a 1997 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1997 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 125,693 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P225 ASB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P225 ASB is a 1997 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 1997.
Is P225 ASB safe to buy?
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