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R220 JPL

1997 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,012 mi
Last recorded188,012 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 JPL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 188,012 miles

Various lights on dash.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 188,010 miles

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

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

Various lights on dash.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 179,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 179,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 174,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake wear indicator light on

Fail 9 May 2013 174,487 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake wear indicator light on

Pass 18 May 2012 160,917 miles

Airbag light on.

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 151,471 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 151,123 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear parking brake low on braking efficiency

Pass 14 May 2010 142,065 miles

Front to rear steel brake pipes to o/s/r of vehicle showing corrosion but can not be fully seen.

Fail 14 May 2010 142,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front to rear steel brake pipes to o/s/r of vehicle showing corrosion but can not be fully seen.

Pass 29 May 2009 131,133 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 121,642 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 104,047 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 85,655 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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R220 JPL is a 1997 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol 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 R220 JPL, 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 R220 JPL registered?

R220 JPL is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R220 JPL safe to buy?

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