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BA0601Z

1997 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

442,918 mi
Last recorded442,918 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA0601Z
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2018 442,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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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BA0601Z is a 1997 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BA0601Z, 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 BA0601Z registered?

BA0601Z is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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