MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
OSF and NSF front suspension arm bushes starting to split
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front shocks starting to get weak
slight play in both rear roll bar drop links
steering rack has small leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
OSF and NSF front suspension arm bushes starting to split
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front shocks starting to get weak
slight play in both rear roll bar drop links
steering rack has small leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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R82 BAU is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R82 BAU, 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 R82 BAU registered?
R82 BAU is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 2 August 1997.
Is R82 BAU safe to buy?
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