MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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COVERS FITTED TO ENTIRE UNDERSIDE
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AND OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FOULING SCREEN RISK OF DAMAGE (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSF, NSF AND NSF DANGEROUS!!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
COVERS FITTED TO ENTIRE UNDERSIDE
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AND OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing hub carrier bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pipes getting corroded in areas
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes getting corroded in areas
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ST55 NKS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 ST55 NKS, 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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What year was ST55 NKS registered?
ST55 NKS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 November 2005.
Is ST55 NKS safe to buy?
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