MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear handbrake
Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake pad warning light
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed fuel leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel tank straps corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer void bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested Major fuel leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filter housing. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Fuel tank straps corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer void bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt linkrod boot both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear all pipes heavily greased. (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipes corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R291 OMD is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1998 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 140,771 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 R291 OMD, 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 28 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R291 OMD is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 17 April 1998.
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