MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush has excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit seat occupancy sensor/airbag wiring loom has bare wire connections exposed. (under seat (4.11 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking slightly from area of engine exhaust manifold. (6.1.2 (a))
rear lower arm/wishbone bushes perished
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Statutory seat belt missing centre rear stalk(trapped under seat?) (5.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
WIPER BLADES WORN
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF AND OSF (3.6.B.2c)
WIPER BLADES WORN
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Knocking noise from n/s/r but unable to find.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil level low.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake discs are corroded.
n/s/f wiper blade is worn.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Sill and under covers fitted at time of test so unable to check some items.
Suspect wheel alignment needs adjustment.
Nearside Front 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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SA05 YVV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 SA05 YVV, 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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SA05 YVV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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