MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear lights tinted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease / corroded pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic lens discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut to inner tread area. cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease / corroded pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic lens discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Grease around hub unit wheel bearing area.
Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play Lever ratchet worn and not holding top of travel. (1.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished and splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe to flexi hose heavily corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished and splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe to flexi hose heavily corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease / corroded pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic lens discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut to inner tread area. cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease / corroded pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic lens discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Grease around hub unit wheel bearing area.
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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front brake discs slightly worn
off side headlamp beam pattern weak
slight cut in off side front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres wearing low on inner 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)
both front tyres wearing uneven
interior mirror missing
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF55 LFA 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 81%.
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 AF55 LFA, 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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AF55 LFA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2005.
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