MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog light insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front fog light insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Outer sidelight not working
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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)
movement in offside front inner track rod joint
movement in offside rear lower rose joint
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
movement in offside rear suspension arm lower rear bush
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
movement in offside rear suspension arm lower rear bush
Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components.
Front tyres have worn smooth inner shoulder
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)
Some play in o/s/r hub lower rear rose joint.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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RL54 GZO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2005 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 108,598 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 RL54 GZO, 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 21 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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RL54 GZO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 January 2005.
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