MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
362,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipes corroding
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Mirror is damaged.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight power steering leak of reservoir hose.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipes corroding
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Mirror is damaged
Nearside Front Mirror is damaged.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight power steering leak of reservoir hose.
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipes are corroding.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipes are corroding.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipes are corroded
Front exhaust bracket is broke
Fuel pipes are corroding
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipes [rear floor back] are corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake pipes [rear floor back] are corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe down floor section are corroding.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight power steering leak
Front Brake Discs will soon need replacing
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear subframe bushes will soon need replacing
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake Discs will soon need replacing
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear subframe bushes will soon need replacing
Front brake discs and pads require replacement soon.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Sections of the centre brake light is not working
Front brake discs and pads require replacement soon.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Sections of the centre brake light is not working
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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RJI 8356 is a 1995 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 RJI 8356, 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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RJI 8356 is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 25 October 1995.
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