MOT Status
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117,993 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emission control equipment obviously defective EGR Vacuum Pipe Missing So EGR Valve Unable To Operate (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower Suspension Arm, Outer Ball Joint / Bush In Hub Knuckle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper Rear Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside & Nearside Sills Corroded By Rear Subframe Front Mounting Prescribed Areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipes Going To Offside & Nearside Rear Brakes (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside Front Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & Nearside Front Headlamp Lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Also 1 of 2 Bolts Missing (1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Bald Inner Edge, Replace ASAP, 225 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel Bearings Feel Rough, Advise Further Inspection As Front Brake Discs Are Corroded And They May Be Causing Roughness When Wheels Rotated
Offside & Nearside Front Wheel Bearings Feel Rough, Advise Further Inspection As Front Brake Discs Are Corroded And They May Be Causing Roughness When Wheels Rotated
Offside & Nearside Rear ABS Wiring Incorrectly Routed And Not Secure At All Fixings
Offside Front Shock Absorber Dust Cover Damaged / Insecure
Offside Front Shock Absorber Suspension Bump Stop Missing
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Wearing Inner Edge, 225 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside Front Steering Rack Inner Joints
Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside & Nearside Rear Position Lamps (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres, 225 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAINS (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
nearside headlamp internal reflector deteriorated and starting to get insecure
offside rear suspension arm dust cover slight deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE.
deteration to rear no plate
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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A15 RND is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.
Across all 1996 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 137,025 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 A15 RND, 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 30 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A15 RND is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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