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R933 RRX

1997 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

245,108 mi
Last recorded245,108 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 RRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 245,108 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 237,298 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 230,105 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 230,104 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 222,651 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 217,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint slight play chalked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some items

Pass 21 Oct 2017 212,113 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 215,498 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 201,160 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 198,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 193,081 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 186,177 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 179,567 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 175,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 165,669 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 165,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 150,697 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 14,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 124,391 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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R933 RRX is a 1997 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R933 RRX, 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 R933 RRX registered?

R933 RRX is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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