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R610 KRC

1997 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,577 mi
Last recorded144,577 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 KRC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 144,577 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 140,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 140,120 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 134,570 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 128,206 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 128,206 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 115,549 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on

Pass 16 Nov 2010 106,893 miles

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

airbag light on

both front to rear brake pip[es starting to corrode

front brake discs worn thin

Fail 15 Nov 2010 106,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

airbag light on

both front to rear brake pip[es starting to corrode

front brake discs worn thin

Fail 24 Nov 2009 98,194 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

airbag light on

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 98,194 miles

airbag light on

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

both front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2008 90,372 miles

airbag light on

Fail 18 Nov 2008 90,372 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 31 Oct 2007 82,949 miles

air bag light on

Fail 31 Oct 2007 82,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

Pass 15 Nov 2006 76,806 miles

front pads have about 3000 miles of wear left

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2005 70,706 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front brake pads low

both sides rear lower wish bone lower bushes slight play

near side front tyre on limit

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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R610 KRC is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R610 KRC, 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 R610 KRC registered?

R610 KRC is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R610 KRC safe to buy?

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