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R4 RKV

1997 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,872 mi
Last recorded172,872 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 RKV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 172,872 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 163,008 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 143,575 miles

both rear tyres getting low on inner edge's

Fail 29 Dec 2011 143,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres getting low on inner edge's

Pass 23 Nov 2010 135,472 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 135,472 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 125,747 miles

unable to see condition of front brake disc pads

Fail 1 Dec 2009 125,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to see condition of front brake disc pads

Pass 26 Nov 2008 116,720 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 110,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front headlamp not very good

Pass 26 Nov 2007 110,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front headlamp not very good

Pass 20 Dec 2006 102,150 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 94,819 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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R4 RKV is a 1997 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R4 RKV, 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 R4 RKV registered?

R4 RKV is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R4 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 RKV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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