MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
243,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
only 50% of each rear light working
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre rear exhaust shield insecure.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front wing damaged.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside door mirror housing damaged.
Surface corrosion to various brake pipes.
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
air bag warning lamp staying lite
fuel pipe slightly corroded
high level stop lamp not working
rear axle oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
air bag warning lamp staying lite
fuel pipe slightly corroded
high level stop lamp not working
rear axle oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front fog lamps lens cracked
front number plate deteriorating
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both front fog lamps lens cracked
front number plate deteriorating
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advise offside outer tail light not working
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S135 GBD is a 1998 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 S135 GBD, 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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What year was S135 GBD registered?
S135 GBD is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 13 August 1998.
Is S135 GBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for S135 GBD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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