MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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R156 VLY is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R156 VLY, 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 R156 VLY registered?
R156 VLY is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R156 VLY safe to buy?
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