MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,745 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Rear o/s disc corroded
n/s parking brake only 50 kg of effort
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear o/s disc corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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A7 AOV is a 1997 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1997 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 141,402 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 A7 AOV, 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 29 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A7 AOV is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 1997.
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