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R402 RNP

1997 BMW 525

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,752 mi
Last recorded190,752 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 RNP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 190,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 190,486 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 177,632 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 116,812 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 157,896 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 150,594 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 140,524 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 140,503 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Nov 2006 130,114 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 130,114 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 122,038 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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R402 RNP is a 1997 BMW 525 in White 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 R402 RNP, 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 R402 RNP registered?

R402 RNP is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R402 RNP safe to buy?

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