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R543 ADM

1997 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,931 mi
Last recorded156,931 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 ADM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 156,931 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 156,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 155,508 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 May 2017 155,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2016 154,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 151,561 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 150,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2014 150,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2013 149,120 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 146,600 miles

tyres slightly fractured

Fail 23 Apr 2012 146,552 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 145,147 miles

pads / rear brake pipes / front suspension bushers

Pass 8 Apr 2010 142,379 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 137,953 miles

exhaust slight leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 132,985 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre.

O/S and N/S rear flexy brake hoses starting to perish.

O/S number plate lamp unit broken.

O/S/F anti-roll bar drop link boot split.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 132,985 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in O/S/R tyre.

O/S and N/S rear flexy brake hoses starting to perish.

O/S number plate lamp unit broken.

O/S/F anti-roll bar drop link boot split.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 126,075 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 112,776 miles

exhaust leak at centre joint

hand brake requires adjustment

slight movement in rear suspension arm bushes

slight play in o/s of steering rack

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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R543 ADM is a 1997 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R543 ADM, 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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R543 ADM is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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