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R632 WNT

1997 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,730 mi
Last recorded141,730 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 WNT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 141,730 miles

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

R..B.T parking brake efficiency low 17%

Fail 30 Apr 2018 141,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

R..B.T parking brake efficiency low 17%

Pass 28 Jun 2017 140,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn/wearing on inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 137,177 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 133,753 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 133,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 130,294 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside & nearside front wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 125,820 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 125,808 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 120,234 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 112,271 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 112,267 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 107,114 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 85,908 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 84,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2006 74,000 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 65,551 miles

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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R632 WNT is a 1997 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R632 WNT, 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 R632 WNT registered?

R632 WNT is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R632 WNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R632 WNT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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