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225,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT TIE BAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT TIE BAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT TIE BAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions test carried out - too clean to register
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
engine covers fitted
under body covers fitted
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
engine covers fitted
under body covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Both front tyres worn on inside edges (just legal)
water damage to rear number plate
front tyres worn on the edges
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YF54 UCW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 YF54 UCW, 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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YF54 UCW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 January 2005.
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