MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,528 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated
exhaust system slightly corroded
fuel pipes slightly corroded
inner arms has slight play
nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded
o/s & n/s rear inner sills slightly corroded
o/s front & rear outer sill slightly corroded
oil leak
parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)
service brake has just met the requirement (56%)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
advise rear suspention pipes coroding
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
advise rear suspention pipes coroding
Fuel pipe/s corroded
rear number plate lights covers are missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
rear brake pipes covered in grease
rear number plate lights covers are missing
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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K155 CAX is a 1993 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1993 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 141,959 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 K155 CAX, 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 33 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K155 CAX is a 1993 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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