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R859 AWY

1997 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,148 mi
Last recorded148,148 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 AWY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 148,148 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 148,148 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 140,140 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 134,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 128,270 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 128,260 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 118,056 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 118,053 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 102,411 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 98,643 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 98,550 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2006 89,716 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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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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What year was R859 AWY registered?

R859 AWY is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R859 AWY safe to buy?

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