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194,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Outer rose joint has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
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 Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged excessively perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer balljoint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre 2mm
Offside Rear tyre 2mm
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet safety catch not working.
Engine smokey @ first.
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front exhaust mount corroded
horn is weak
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front exhaust mount corroded
horn is weak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front exhaust mount broken but secure
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front exhaust mount broken but secure
buckle in n/s front and rear wheel rims,inner edges.
o/s rear tyre worn close to limit.
rust on rear metal brake pipe across rear floor.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
buckle in n/s front wheel rim,inner edge.
o/s rear tyre worn close to limit.
rust on rear metal brake pipe across rear floor.
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front exhaust bracket corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE51 NNY is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2002 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,772 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 VE51 NNY, 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 24 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VE51 NNY is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 4 February 2002.
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