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R262 UOH

1997 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,927 mi
Last recorded134,927 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 UOH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 134,927 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint off side rear upper front (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

near side front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

off side door mirror glass reduced in size

wipers are smearing and off side washer jet blocked

Fail 20 Feb 2017 134,891 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on (5.4.2)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint near side rear upper front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint off side rear upper front (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

near side front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

off side door mirror glass reduced in size

wipers are smearing and off side washer jet blocked

Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,971 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 116,971 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 100,950 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 100,940 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 88,119 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 82,474 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 77,298 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 73,165 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 65,543 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 59,188 miles

n/s/r seat base poorly secured, although passed,emissions high

Fail 9 Dec 2008 59,179 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r seat base poorly secured, although passed,emissions high

Pass 26 Nov 2007 52,882 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 43,699 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 34,190 miles

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

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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R262 UOH is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R262 UOH, 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 R262 UOH registered?

R262 UOH is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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