MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,073 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
2x spare tyres in boot flat
Fuel pipe/s corroded
n/s & o/s rear brake flexy hoses deteriorating
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
Fuel pipe/s corroded
o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge
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
1x brake warning lamp does not go out
parking brake has only just passed on efficiency
Oil leak
o/s/f steering rack gaitor covered in oil
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
offside front steering rack gaitorhas slight misting of oil
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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.
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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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