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R428 CKG

1997 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

224,042 mi
Last recorded224,042 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 CKG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 224,042 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 224,042 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 218,916 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded From front to rear ()

Pass 20 Dec 2021 214,084 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded From front to rear ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 212,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Central (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 209,364 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 205,488 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 205,473 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 201,888 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 201,856 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 197,308 miles

Corrosion started around all jacking blocks.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 192,145 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 186,543 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 186,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 180,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 170,147 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 160,286 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 149,763 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 139,218 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 126,929 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 118,510 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 109,399 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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jul 2006 97,283 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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R428 CKG is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R428 CKG, 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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R428 CKG is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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