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132,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine + cannot fully see! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides through to flexes + cannot fully see! (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + wearing on inner edge! (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine + cannot fully see! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides through to flexes + cannot fully see! (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges! (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes + cannot fully all pipes! (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside park brake very low!
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes + cannot fully all pipes! (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex + cannot fully see (1.1.11 (c))
Offside park brake very low!
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
cannot fully see most brake pipes!
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel + sinks under pressure (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides blades poor (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main pipes area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes area (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex + cannot fully see (1.1.11 (c))
Offside park brake very low!
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
cannot fully see most brake pipes!
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
both front tyres wearing on insides.
under trays fitted.
under trays fitted.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
crack in windscreen offside bottom.
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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AO09 VYU is a 2009 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2009 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 93,701 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 AO09 VYU, 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 17 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AO09 VYU is a 2009 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 2009.
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