MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,818 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear tyre has cut exposing cords however not in excess of requirements
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the 1.6mm limit also worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
fuel pipes slightly corroded front to rear
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear tyre has cut exposing cords however not in excess of requirements
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the 1.6mm limit also worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
fuel pipes slightly corroded front to rear
front to rear brake pipes corroded
near side front tyre 2mm off side front 3mm and near side rear
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front to rear brake pipes corroded
near side front tyre 2mm off side front 3mm and near side rear
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air bag warning light is on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air bag warning light is on
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag warning light is on
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
air bag warning light is on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag warning light is on
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag warning light is on
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S185 GKP is a 1998 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 S185 GKP, 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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S185 GKP is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 10 August 1998.
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