BMW 525 MOT Pass Rate
78.3% of 5,993 BMW 525 MOT tests pass.
The 525 passes 78.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all BMW models (84.8%).
The BMW 525's pass rate of 78.3% is in line with the national average for cars, at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 89.1% at 6–10 years to 76.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 89.1% | 394 | 98,611 miles |
| 10–15 years | 82.7% | 1,176 | 125,585 miles |
| 15+ years | 76.1% | 4,423 | 148,898 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 525
The most common reason the BMW 525 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 50.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 50.9% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 46.6% | not working |
| Brakes | 29.9% | efficiency below requirements |
| Tyres | 23.4% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 12.9% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Steering | 12.8% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.1% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.4% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 8.4% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 4.7% | fixing missing |