MOT reliability
Bmw 525 d
1 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Bmw 525 d vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 525 d has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 128,762 miles.
1
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
6,804
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 525 d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 525 d MOT tests:
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Other38%
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Brakes34%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Emissions & nuisance19%
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Body & structure6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Steering3%
Bmw 525 d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 33% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Bmw 525 d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 525 d MOT tests:
- Nail in nearside rear tyre (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output due to condensation (4.1.4 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
- Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
Bmw 525 d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 26 | 62% | 128,762 |
Bmw 525 d reliability FAQ
Across 1 Bmw 525 d vehicles in our MOT data,
62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 525 d MOT issues are:
Nail in nearside rear tyre; Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8); Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a).
The typical Bmw 525 d in our data has covered around
128,762 miles.
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