MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
275,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
noise from dif
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
noise from dif
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel pipes corroded
rear diff leaking
age cracking to suspension rubbers
chips on screen
exhaust corroded
movement in steering system
rear subframe bushes worn
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
age cracking to suspension rubbers
chips on screen
exhaust corroded
movement in steering system
rear subframe bushes worn
chips in screen
down pipe mount in poor condiction
front number plate in poor condiction
propshaft dounut in poor condiction
rear discs in poor condiction
wipers poor
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear lower arm inner bushes sqeeking
corrosions around rear sub-frame mounts
down pipe exhaust mounting corroded
front number plate water damaged
rear disc badly scord needs attention
stone chips in windscreen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all tyres wearing on egdes
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all tyres wearing on egdes
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
washer bottle light on
screw o/s/r tyre
water damage rear no plate
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AX52 BJY is a 2003 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 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 AX52 BJY, 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 23 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AX52 BJY is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 13 January 2003.
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