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R446 FOU

1997 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,732 mi
Last recorded108,732 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 FOU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 108,732 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,768 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,322 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,846 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,135 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 75,135 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 72,098 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 68,062 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 65,254 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 61,267 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 61,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,210 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 57,123 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 52,341 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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R446 FOU is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R446 FOU, 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 R446 FOU registered?

R446 FOU is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R446 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R446 FOU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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