MOT Status
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187,802 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF + NSR + OSR (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF + OSF + NSR (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall. 245/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF + NSR + OSR (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF + OSF + NSR (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
n/s/f brake "hanging on" slightly
tyre pressures were low - set prior to test
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AV08 VDP is a 2008 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2008 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 98,883 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 AV08 VDP, 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 18 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was AV08 VDP registered?
AV08 VDP is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 13 June 2008.
Is AV08 VDP safe to buy?
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