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162,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear , under plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear , under plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - FRONT SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
drivers seat slight movement-both rear brake discs scored/pitted-rear pads wearing low
engine covers-under trays fitted-both sides front lower arm bushes slightly worn-both sides rear lower bushes slight play-n/s/r shocker slight leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
drivers seat slight movement-both rear brake discs scored/pitted-rear pads wearing low
engine covers-under trays fitted-both sides front lower arm bushes slightly worn-both sides rear lower bushes slight play-n/s/r shocker slight leak
parking brake lever slight travel-x2 rear tyres on limit-drivers seat slight movement-o/s/r brake slightly binding-rear pads worn low-rear suspension arm bushes slight play
x2 rear flexi hoses deteriorated-exhaust flexi deteriorated-oil leak-service and parking brakes passed on limits
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres scrubbing
front brake discs corrded
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres scrubbing
front brake discs corrded
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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YE57 OWA is a 2007 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 2007 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 103,362 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 YE57 OWA, 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 19 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YE57 OWA is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 11 December 2007.
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