MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,519 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated drive shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear end corroded
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated drive shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear end corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Fog light inoperative
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Fog light inoperative
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fron (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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SV55 HYG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 SV55 HYG, 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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SV55 HYG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2005.
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