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R195 TTS

1997 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,449 mi
Last recorded204,449 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 TTS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 204,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 192,657 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 186,925 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 19 Apr 2012 186,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

possable brake pads low

Pass 19 May 2011 177,689 miles

CORRODED FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES BEFORE AND AFTER FUEL TANK HAVE BEEN CLEANED OFF AND COVERED IN GREASE,HOWEVER THE AREA OUT OF SIGHT ABOVE THE FUEL TANK IS OF CONCERN,SUGGEST REPLACEMENT.

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

WIPER BLADE STARTING TO MARK FRONT SCREEN

Fail 16 May 2011 177,689 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

WIPER BLADE STARTING TO MARK FRONT SCREEN

Pass 19 May 2010 162,788 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 159,908 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 152,891 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 144,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 136,066 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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R195 TTS is a 1997 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R195 TTS, 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 R195 TTS registered?

R195 TTS is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R195 TTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 TTS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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