MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,159 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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1 of 2 nearside rear sidelamps not working.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advancing corrosion to rear of outer sills:- recommend removal of plastic covers for further inspection.
airbag light on.
brake warning light on:- offside rear pad wires broken.
nearside rear parking brake performance slightly low.
slight play at nearside rear top suspension arm joint:- recommend attention soon.
1 of 2 nearside rear sidelamps not working.
advancing corrosion to rear of outer sills:- recommend removal of plastic covers for further inspection.
airbag light on.
brake warning light on:- offside rear pad wires broken.
nearside rear parking brake performance slightly low.
slight play at nearside rear top suspension arm joint:- recommend attention soon.
brake warning light on.
front to rear fuel pipes corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake warning light on.
front to rear fuel pipes corroded.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes corroded
window high level brake lamp not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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R585 RAO is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol 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 R585 RAO, 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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R585 RAO is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 1997.
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