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R123 AJV

1997 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,057 mi
Last recorded162,057 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 AJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 162,057 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 161,179 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front jacking point corroded but not excessive

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 158,023 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 158,004 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 154,841 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2.75 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides outer sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 151,186 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 151,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm At 1.43 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 147,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 147,635 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both long chassis at o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 143,904 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 140,283 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Jul 2016 140,283 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F Upper (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S/R Inner (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Jul 2015 133,975 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 128,006 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 29 Jul 2013 123,237 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 18 Jul 2012 114,590 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 107,101 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 102,049 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 91,934 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 84,502 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 77,109 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 71,482 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)

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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R123 AJV is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R123 AJV, 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 R123 AJV registered?

R123 AJV is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R123 AJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 AJV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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