MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,057 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front exhaust bracket broken
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
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)
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)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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?
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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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R123 AJV is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 18 August 1997.
Is R123 AJV safe to buy?
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