MOT Status
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185,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS FLASHING TOO FAST
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISE O/S REAR WHEEL HITTING WHEEL ARCH COVER
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS FLASHING TOO FAST
ADVISE FRONT FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING
ADVISE O/S FRONT DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISE FRONT FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING
ADVISE O/S FRONT DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY
Front indicators and side repeaters on constantly (being used as drl's)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front indicators and side repeaters on constantly (being used as drl's)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
headlamps not fully secured
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner (3.5.1i)
front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SL59 VNF is a 2009 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2009 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 93,701 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 SL59 VNF, 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 17 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was SL59 VNF registered?
SL59 VNF is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 30 October 2009.
Is SL59 VNF safe to buy?
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