MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,009 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arche plastics and loose
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
under body shield fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WH52 WLY is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2008 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 98,883 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 WH52 WLY, 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 18 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was WH52 WLY registered?
WH52 WLY is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2008.
Is WH52 WLY safe to buy?
The MOT history for WH52 WLY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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