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R155 HUP

1997 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,749 mi
Last recorded174,749 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 HUP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 174,749 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 22 Sep 2015 174,695 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 24 Sep 2014 163,746 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 163,746 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 152,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear tyre valve in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2012 140,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 140,246 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 124,640 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 124,632 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 113,567 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

adv.. >>> rear brake service and h/brake

Pass 23 Sep 2009 106,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

plastic guards fitted to all front underside of vehicle

plastic sill guards fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Fail 22 Sep 2009 106,361 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

plastic guards fitted to all front underside of vehicle

plastic sill guards fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 16 Aug 2008 100,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 100,184 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 99,007 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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R155 HUP is a 1997 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R155 HUP, 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 R155 HUP registered?

R155 HUP is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R155 HUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 HUP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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