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R807 VSL

1997 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,800 mi
Last recorded120,800 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 VSL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 120,800 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front anti-roll link incorrectly fitted

nearsides rear anti roll link rubbuer boot split

Fail 3 May 2011 120,776 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front anti-roll link incorrectly fitted

nearsides rear anti roll link rubbuer boot split

Pass 26 Jul 2010 116,787 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 106,599 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 106,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 99,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 98,972 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 91,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 91,801 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 85,705 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 85,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 78,065 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 77,707 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking 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)

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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R807 VSL is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R807 VSL, 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 R807 VSL registered?

R807 VSL is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R807 VSL safe to buy?

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