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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm And bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has several cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm And bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm And bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has several cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm And bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolts /slide pins incorectly fitted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer side wall
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear diff leaking
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer side wall
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear diff leaking
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coverts over and under vehicle
front and rear discs are worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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SW51 BAZ is a 2007 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2007 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 103,362 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 SW51 BAZ, 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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SW51 BAZ is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 12 December 2007.
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