MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,068 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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srs light on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
advise air bag light onn
advise off side front tyres cracking in side walls
advise rear wiper blade splitting
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
advise air bag light onn
advise off side front tyres cracking in side walls
advise rear wiper blade splitting
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R125 WBY is a 1997 BMW 520 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1997 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 121,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R125 WBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R125 WBY?
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What year was R125 WBY registered?
R125 WBY is a 1997 BMW 520, first registered on 30 October 1997.
Is R125 WBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R125 WBY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R125 WBY have outstanding finance?
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