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Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
near side front tyre has outer side wall damage but no cords showing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
near side front tyre has outer side wall damage but no cords showing
very slight oil leak from engine rear main oil seal
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
very slight oil leak from engine rear main oil seal
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.
damage wheel rims.
deterioration susp.and axle components but not resulting in excessive movement.
stone chips front windscreen.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.
damage wheel rims.
deterioration susp.and axle components but not resulting in excessive movement.
stone chips front windscreen.
offside front step tread tyre worn hard on inner edge
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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X23 RLM is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
Across all 2000 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 106,192 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 X23 RLM, 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 26 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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X23 RLM is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 20 November 2000.
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