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P780 YVL

1997 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,073 mi
Last recorded148,073 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 YVL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 148,073 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2011 139,491 miles

2x spare tyres in boot flat

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s & o/s rear brake flexy hoses deteriorating

Fail 10 May 2011 139,491 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

2x spare tyres in boot flat

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s & o/s rear brake flexy hoses deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2010 133,065 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2010 133,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2009 126,950 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 126,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake warning light on all of the time

Pass 28 Apr 2008 120,452 miles

1x brake warning lamp does not go out

parking brake has only just passed on efficiency

Pass 16 May 2007 115,077 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f steering rack gaitor covered in oil

Fail 15 May 2007 115,076 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/f steering rack gaitor is covered in oil

Pass 10 May 2006 108,652 miles

offside front steering rack gaitorhas slight misting of oil

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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P780 YVL is a 1997 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P780 YVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P780 YVL registered?

P780 YVL is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P780 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P780 YVL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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