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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
both rear outer sills repaired unable to acess repair covered in primer and outer sill covers
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at various spots. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, jacking point and rear subframe mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, rear jacking point and rear subframe mounting prescribed area slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor detached.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake wiring need re routing (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill / rear jacking point corroded behind the sill trim (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure. (1.6 (d))
Offside Front brake pad wear indicator detached from the brake pad.
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill / rear jacking point corroded behind the trim cover. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust front flange badly corroded
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Metal fuel lines have been painted
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f. ()
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting both rear jacking points been plated but not fully welded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f. ()
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both n/s and o/s fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner arm bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle. ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower n/s ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage pipe leaking. (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rears. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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X273 MCS is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2000 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 106,192 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 X273 MCS, 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 26 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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X273 MCS is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 13 December 2000.
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