MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
air bag light on
alternator belt perished
front arb link arm gaiters split
front inner brake discs corroded slightly
offside rear arb link arm slightly worn
rear brake pads slighlty worn thin
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front arb link arm gaiters split
air bag light on
alternator belt perished
front inner brake discs corroded slightly
offside rear arb link arm slightly worn
rear brake pads slighlty worn thin
air bag light on
front arb link arm gaiters split
front inner brake discs slightly corroded
nail in nearside rear tyre
offside rear tyre worn and very close to limit
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
air bag lihgt on
front arb link arm gaiters split
front inner brake discs slightly corroded
nail in nearside rear tyre
offside rear tyre worn and very close to limit
nearside front arb link arm gaiter split
offside rear tyre close to limit
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Off side rear tyre on liimt
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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R527 LNJ is a 1997 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R527 LNJ, 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 R527 LNJ registered?
R527 LNJ is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 18 August 1997.
Is R527 LNJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R527 LNJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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