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R74 CBK

1997 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,254 mi
Last recorded114,254 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 CBK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 114,254 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 29 Oct 2014 114,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 7 Nov 2013 111,149 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 111,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 106,908 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 106,908 miles

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2011 96,800 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 86,682 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 86,682 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 80,706 miles

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

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 6 Nov 2008 71,262 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,355 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 55,416 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 46,849 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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R74 CBK is a 1997 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R74 CBK, 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 R74 CBK registered?

R74 CBK is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R74 CBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R74 CBK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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