MOT reliability
Bmw 525d
37 vehicles · 77 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 37 Bmw 525d vehicles and 77 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 525d has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 157,892 miles.
37
Vehicles
77
MOT tests
6,078
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 525d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 525d MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Brakes17%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Steering6%
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Identification & plates1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Bmw 525d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 5 | 60% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (37)
Most common Bmw 525d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 525d MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (5 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- both rear brake discs slightly scored. (2 times)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test (2 times)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- both rear tyres wearing on inner edges. (2 times)
Bmw 525d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 17 | 71% | 110,235 |
| 2006 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 145,372 |
| 2004 | 1 | 25 | 76% | 163,345 |
Bmw 525d reliability FAQ
Across 37 Bmw 525d vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 525d MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).
The typical Bmw 525d in our data has covered around
157,892 miles.
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