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P268 RBK

1997 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,544 mi
Last recorded178,544 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 RBK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 178,544 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 178,536 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 164,980 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 164,976 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2009 155,845 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 146,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 138,278 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 128,147 miles

both front tyres wearing out on edges,advise replacements soon.

front brake pads getting thin.

rear brake pads getting thin.

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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P268 RBK is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 141,402 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P268 RBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P268 RBK registered?

P268 RBK is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P268 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 RBK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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