MOT Status
ValidMileage
198,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet catch seized (3.1 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear tyres slight wear on edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear tyres getting low
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
nail in offside rear tyre
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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P33 GCS is a 2011 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2011 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 87,840 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 P33 GCS, 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 15 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was P33 GCS registered?
P33 GCS is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2011.
Is P33 GCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P33 GCS shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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