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R150 SRU

1997 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,749 mi
Last recorded157,749 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 SRU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 157,749 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 157,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

smell & signs of diesil but unable to detect leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 145,327 miles

Both sides front wheel bearings slightly noisy when spun

O/S/F fog lamp glass broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 144,998 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Boot lid not latching in closed position

Both front wheel bearngs noisy when spun

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 134,631 miles

Front brake pads low.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 134,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake pads low.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 122,412 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 122,169 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 109,166 miles

front suspension lower arm front bushes have play

rear suspension top bushes have play

wiper blades tend to smear

Pass 12 Aug 2009 94,131 miles

Air bag warning light on

Both front wipers not fully cleaning screen

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front anti-roll bar upper ball joint dust cover split

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 74,907 miles

Air bag warninig light on

Near side rear lower suspension arm joint at hud slightly worn

stone chips across windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2008 74,907 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Near side rear lower suspension arm joint at hud slightly worn

stone chips across windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,839 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 65,569 miles

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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R150 SRU is a 1997 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R150 SRU, 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 R150 SRU registered?

R150 SRU is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R150 SRU safe to buy?

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