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R357 GAN

1997 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,632 mi
Last recorded174,632 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 GAN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 174,632 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 163,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts , front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 163,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel system component leaking at pump on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear sub-frame both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wheel rubbing wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 161,502 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 161,363 miles

rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2019 161,205 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 161,006 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 160,397 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 159,516 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 158,723 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2015 158,693 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear supply pipesx2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 157,832 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 157,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 156,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 155,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 153,160 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 151,663 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2008 148,726 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 140,058 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 140,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 122,485 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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R357 GAN is a 1997 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R357 GAN, 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 R357 GAN registered?

R357 GAN is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R357 GAN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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