MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Small chip in nearside windscreen
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Headlight beam pattern a little blurred
Rear brake pad warning wire not fitted
Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both rear air springs deteriorated/perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Headlight beam pattern a little blurred
Rear brake pad warning wire not fitted
Small chip in nearside windscreen
Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Both rear air springs deteriorated/perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust box deteriorating
Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (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 Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside 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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
best possible test carried out on nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted
damage to windscreen within limits
headlamp lens are starting to deteriorate
nearside rear suspension arm, outer rear bush is starting to deteriorate
underbody covers fitted obscuring testable items
Headlamp lenses deteriorating
Offside front tyre getting low on edges
damage to windscreen within limits
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
damage to windscreen within limits
Rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Tyre pressure warning message on but no MIL at time of test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
creak from nearside rear suspension area
stone chip in windscreen within limits
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
creak from nearside rear suspension area
offside rear tyre close to the limit
stone chip in windscreen within limits
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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WA05 WCC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 WA05 WCC, 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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WA05 WCC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 March 2005.
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