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R75 OES

1997 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

146,644 mi
Last recorded146,644 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 OES
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 146,644 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 146,641 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 143,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sills corroded inner rear

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2024 140,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2022 137,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres slightly perished between tread

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2021 136,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 136,267 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 134,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 134,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 129,810 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 125,476 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Fail 12 Jan 2018 125,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2017 124,623 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 120,726 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 120,712 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 115,850 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 104,744 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 104,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 100,204 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 97,909 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 97,908 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,216 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 95,209 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 93,029 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 93,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 91,963 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 91,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 90,757 miles

near side rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear axle carrier bushes split and poor condition

spring on front exhaust flex joint broken

Fail 4 Apr 2006 90,757 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

near side rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear axle carrier bushes split and poor condition

spring on front exhaust flex joint broken

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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R75 OES is a 1997 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 R75 OES, 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 R75 OES registered?

R75 OES is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R75 OES safe to buy?

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