MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,026 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion around the n/s/r lower suspension joint but no wear present
corrosion present in the n/s inner sill and floor pan area
o/s/r bulb warning lamp lit but no defective bulbs found
unable to fully inspect the rear coil springs
Front Tyres Worn On Edges
Fuel pipe/s corroded
N/S/R Suspension Arm Joint appears Collapsed ( No Play Detected)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
W/Wiper Blades Worn
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges
Fuel pipe/s corroded
N/S/R Lowwer Arm Ball Joint Appears Collapsed
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges
Fuel pipe/s corroded
N/S/R Lowwer Arm Ball Joint Appears Collapsed
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J20 ALF is a 1996 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 J20 ALF, 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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What year was J20 ALF registered?
J20 ALF is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is J20 ALF safe to buy?
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