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R392 GAN

1997 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

279,579 mi
Last recorded279,579 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 GAN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 279,579 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 265,036 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 247,376 miles

pad warning light on

Fail 24 Jul 2010 246,991 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

pad warning light on

Pass 11 Jul 2009 227,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 213,074 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 213,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 200,599 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2006 188,297 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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R392 GAN is a 1997 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R392 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R392 GAN registered?

R392 GAN is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R392 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R392 GAN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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