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Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play {Rear} (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe under vehicle corroded at front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe under vehicle corroded at front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion by front mounting point on rear subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Bulb conversion carried out on headlight. (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Bulb conversion carried out on headlight. (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion by front mounting point on rear subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside rear has slight play in a suspension joint
brake lines slight corrosion
movement front track control arm bushes
slight corrosion rear brake pipes
nearside outer cv boot seaping
rear brake hoses slightly perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
freeplay o/s/r top suspension arm
front brake discs worn
front brake pads on approx 4mm
front tyres worn 3/5/3 245/40/18 93w bridgestone potenza
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VO54 XZA is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 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 VO54 XZA, 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 22 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VO54 XZA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2004.
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