MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
419,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both N and O side (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position does not stay on the ON position (1.3.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both N and O side (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
number plates custom type
poor beam pattern ns dimmer
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
air-bag light on
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
airbag light on
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
airbag light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag light on.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag light on.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
airbag light is on.
both front anti-roll bar links, rubbers are split.
incorrect steering wheel is fitted affecting horn operation.
no kick up on headlamp beam images.
o/s/f shock absorber is weeping.
o/s/r tyre rotation is incorrect.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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M473 UJA is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 M473 UJA, 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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M473 UJA is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 28 October 1996.
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