MOT Status
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158,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre child seat on top of nearside belt buckle , has extension fitted to reach adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
tinted product on top of windscreen
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre child seat on top of nearside belt buckle , has extension fitted to reach adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
tinted product on top of windscreen
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm , inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM02 CER is a 2007 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 2007 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 103,362 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SM02 CER, 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 19 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SM02 CER is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 19 July 2007.
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