Bmw 525
MOT data from 26,057 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 82.3%. Average mileage at test: 141,604 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,240 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 670 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 557 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 546 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 408 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 407 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 381 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 371 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 359 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 306 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 19,437 | 83% |
| Petrol | 6,613 | 80.4% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 166 | 92.2% | |
| Top failures: brake hose bulging under pressure, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1993 | 127 | 83.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1994 | 210 | 81.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | |||
| 1995 | 344 | 81.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, emissions levels exceed default limits | |||
| 1996 | 197 | 79.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, emissions levels exceed default limits, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | |||
| 2000 | 149 | 71.1% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 2001 | 843 | 76.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2002 | 1,296 | 79.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2003 | 1,374 | 76.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2004 | 1,800 | 77.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2005 | 2,864 | 80.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | |||
| 2006 | 2,634 | 82% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2007 | 2,938 | 81.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2008 | 2,703 | 82.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2009 | 2,111 | 85.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2010 | 1,528 | 85.7% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2011 | 1,468 | 86.8% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2012 | 553 | 83.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2013 | 348 | 87.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2014 | 696 | 89.5% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 2015 | 699 | 90.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2016 | 344 | 91.6% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
93,344 mi
Median
124,157 mi
75th percentile
141,022 mi
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