MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both polish (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected both (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both need to cleaning (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both need to cleaning (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both need to cleaning (1.7.5a)
Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside rear lamp cracked
too clean to start smoke check
Both rear tyres very close to the legal limit and n/s rear bald on inner edge.
n/s rear lamp cracked.
Both rear tyres very close to the legal limit and n/s rear bald on inner edge.
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/s rear lamp cracked.
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres low on inner edges and stepping
damage to rear of vehicle
nearside rear light lense cracked
both front tyres low on inner edges and stepping
damage to rear of vehicle
nearside rear light lense cracked
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)
near side rear lamp lense cracked
off side rear tyre has nail in
too clean to start smoke check
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
too clean to start smoke check
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)
near side rear lamp lense cracked
off side rear tyre has nail in
N/S rear lamp lens cracked.
Too clean to start smoke emissions test.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
chips in windscreen
nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
uneven wear on nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RY54 OHF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RY54 OHF, 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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RY54 OHF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 January 2005.
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