MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,955 miAbove average mileage for this year
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air bag light on
check engine light on
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
air bag light on
check engine light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
air bag light on
diesel fumes inside car
o/s rear wheel slightly damaged
rear outer sills appear to be corroded underneath sill covers
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
cannot check certain items due to undershield fitted
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
cannot check certain items due to undershield fitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R511 JTD is a 1997 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R511 JTD, 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 R511 JTD registered?
R511 JTD is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R511 JTD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R511 JTD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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