MOT Status
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239,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod inner ball slight play ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod inner ball slight play ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Jacking block missing
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock coated in fluid (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Jacking block missing
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pads appear to be overlapping disc
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))
TESTED IN THE WET
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))
TESTED IN THE WET
Covers and under-trays fitted
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Covers and under-trays fitted
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Covers and under-trays fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear inner brake pads appear low
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Covers and under-trays fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear inner brake pads appear low
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
o/s/r tyre 3 mm
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YA08 DFZ is a 2008 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YA08 DFZ, 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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YA08 DFZ is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 11 July 2008.
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