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R827 NHG

1997 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

191,333 mi
Last recorded191,333 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 NHG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 191,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/& n/s/rear jacking points getting rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2014 178,972 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 162,956 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 148,299 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 130,008 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 120,045 miles

free play in nearside front suspension lower back arm boll joint

Pass 20 Jan 2009 105,586 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 93,008 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 83,243 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 75,142 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 75,142 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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R827 NHG is a 1997 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R827 NHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R827 NHG registered?

R827 NHG is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R827 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R827 NHG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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