MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,436 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
front exhaust heat sheild insecure
fuel pipes rusty
slight deteriation in front headlights
unable to check outersills fully due to side pannels fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear light lense slightly cracked
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
rear light lense slightly cracked
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJI 6072 is a 1996 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1996 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 137,025 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 HJI 6072, 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 30 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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HJI 6072 is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 23 January 1996.
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