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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Under tray fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Under tray fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn low on inner tread
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside reverse lamp illuminates with fog lamp
Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread
fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn/slightly reduced output
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Side repeater not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline pass (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top tie rod ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline pass (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top tie rod ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
minor play nearside rear suspension rose joint
oil leak
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit inner edge! (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit! (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit inner edge! (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit inner edge! (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit! (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit inner edge! (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc just passed test (3.5.1i)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
both front tyres just starting to wear on edges
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
both front tyres just starting to wear on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn
slight wear in steering
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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YK05 LUR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 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 YK05 LUR, 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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YK05 LUR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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