MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,148 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in o/s and n/s front st/rack arms
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in o/s and n/s front st/rack arms
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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R859 AWY is a 1997 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R859 AWY, 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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R859 AWY is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R859 AWY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R859 AWY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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