MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear (5.2.3 (l))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Oil leak ()
engine cover and under cover fitted obscuring some components
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
belly cover insecure
o/s/f wing and bumper damaged
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)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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SA05 ZZW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 ZZW, 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 ZZW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2005.
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