MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,799 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear under trays obscuring some parts
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear under trays obscuring some parts
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light reset (3.4.1c)
Spare tyre defective
Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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R142 ABH is a 1997 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 R142 ABH, 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 R142 ABH registered?
R142 ABH is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R142 ABH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R142 ABH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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