MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
nearside rear tyre inner shoulder wear
rear anti-roll bar corroded
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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R268 BWW is a 1997 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R268 BWW, 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 R268 BWW registered?
R268 BWW is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 21 November 1997.
Is R268 BWW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R268 BWW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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