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R545 TKE

1997 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,839 mi
Last recorded98,839 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 TKE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 98,839 miles

Small cracks in all 4 brake hoses

Pass 26 Oct 2015 96,464 miles

Nearside Front side walls cracking

Offside Front side walls cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2014 93,303 miles

Front A.R.B gaiters split

Handbrake requires adjustment

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

Small cracks in all 4 tyres

Small cracks in rear brake hoses

Pass 28 Sep 2013 91,314 miles

Both front A.R.B link gaiters split

O/S/F & N/S/R tyres wearing on edges.

Small cracks in all 4 tyres.

Small cracks in rear brake hoses.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 86,160 miles

Rear brake hoses have very small cracks.

Rear tyres have small cracks.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 77,050 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,027 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 68,693 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,693 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,949 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 54,858 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 48,508 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 48,508 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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R545 TKE is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R545 TKE, 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 R545 TKE registered?

R545 TKE is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R545 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R545 TKE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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