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R451 LTD

1997 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,495 mi
Last recorded121,495 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 LTD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 121,495 miles

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

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

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

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

srs light not illuminating

Fail 22 Nov 2017 121,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

srs light not illuminating

Fail 31 Jul 2017 121,463 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault has black tape on dash glass trying to cover up fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking on floor (8.2.3)

All rear subframe bushes have play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near inner lower sill (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)

Unable to view brake pads due to wheel design

Pass 5 May 2016 110,229 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 110,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 99,941 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,582 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 87,433 miles

the airbag warning light stays on.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 87,419 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

the airbag warning light stays on.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 83,280 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 80,063 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 76,670 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 73,437 miles

air bag warning light stays on.

front and rear registration plates are starting to discolour.

Fail 31 Dec 2008 73,398 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

air bag warning light stays on.

front and rear registration plates are starting to discolour.

Pass 22 Dec 2007 70,017 miles

some surface rust on parts of brake pipes at rear.

Pass 9 Dec 2006 67,450 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 65,359 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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R451 LTD is a 1997 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R451 LTD, 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 R451 LTD registered?

R451 LTD is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R451 LTD safe to buy?

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