MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,617 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Head lamp output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rear both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear outer cv joint leaking grease
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear outer cv joint leaking grease
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
engine cover and under tray fitted
offside rear tyre worn
full engine & underbody covers fitted.
Slight oil leak around the transmission area.
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Slight oil leak around the transmission area.
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S3 BVP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2008 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 98,883 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 S3 BVP, 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 18 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was S3 BVP registered?
S3 BVP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2008.
Is S3 BVP safe to buy?
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