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R391 GAN

1997 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

216,836 mi
Last recorded216,836 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 GAN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 216,836 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 211,517 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 211,512 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 205,694 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 198,857 miles

coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 188,694 miles

slight play in front steering and suspension joints\front brake discs wearing\anti roll bar link seals split

Fail 5 Oct 2009 188,661 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

slight play in front steering and suspension joints\front anti roll bar link ball joint seals split and slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2008 178,947 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 178,945 miles

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

slight play in front steeing and suspension joints

Pass 12 Oct 2007 168,594 miles

slight play in front steering and suspention joints

Pass 13 Oct 2006 160,411 miles

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

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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R391 GAN is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R391 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 R391 GAN registered?

R391 GAN is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R391 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R391 GAN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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