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POI 1789

1997 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,490 mi
Last recorded178,490 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOI 1789
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 178,490 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 174,869 miles

front bumper insecure

osr b rake hose deterioating

Fail 3 Mar 2010 174,862 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 162,841 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 162,925 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2008 155,274 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 155,270 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 144,612 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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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POI 1789 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 62.5%.

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 POI 1789, 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 POI 1789 registered?

POI 1789 is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is POI 1789 safe to buy?

The MOT history for POI 1789 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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