MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,814 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
engine/PAS oil leak
Central Rear seat does not have buckle or belt at time of test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower floor has corrosion but not a load bearing structure
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front exhaust support weak
steering lock defective - not testable on this age of vehicle
under trays / sill covers fitted
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Rear seat does not have buckle or belt at time of test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower floor has corrosion but not a load bearing structure
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
steering lock defective - not testable on this age of vehicle
under trays / sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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N11 JJC is a 1996 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 N11 JJC, 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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N11 JJC is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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