MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,123 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
nsf and osr jacking points corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
nsf and osr jacking points corroded
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
wiper mark passengers side corner front windscreen
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear pipes corrodedrear anti roll bar link pins play
rear pipes corrodedrear anti roll bar link pins play
air bag light on,set service light.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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R197 CBO is a 1998 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1998 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 140,771 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 R197 CBO, 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 28 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R197 CBO registered?
R197 CBO is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 1998.
Is R197 CBO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R197 CBO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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