MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,479 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R286 VSM is a 1997 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R286 VSM, 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 R286 VSM registered?
R286 VSM is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R286 VSM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R286 VSM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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