MOT reliability
Bmw 525i
3,644 vehicles · 12 completed MOT tests analysed
58%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3,644 Bmw 525i vehicles and 12 completed MOT tests, the Bmw 525i has an overall 58% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 67,634 miles.
3,644
Vehicles
12
MOT tests
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw 525i problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw 525i MOT tests:
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Lamps & electrical30%
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Seatbelts & equipment20%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
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Visibility20%
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Other10%
Bmw 525i pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3,640), Other (2), Diesel (2)
Most common Bmw 525i MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw 525i MOT tests:
- Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front ABS wire catching Wheel (1 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Bmw 525i pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 60,990 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 49,056 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 25,834 |
Bmw 525i reliability FAQ
Across 3,644 Bmw 525i vehicles in our MOT data,
58% pass the MOT (a 42% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw 525i MOT issues are:
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a)); Nearside Front ABS wire catching Wheel; Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)).
The typical Bmw 525i in our data has covered around
67,634 miles.
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