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FYN 969V

1997 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,734 mi
Last recorded60,734 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYN 969V
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 60,734 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 60,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion too both front floor pan areas

front end damage

offside mirror glass damaged

offside rear valance signs of corrosion

offside rear wheel arch signs of corrosion

rear service brake imbalance of 30%

rear tyres marked for w\shop use only

Fail 27 May 2009 60,671 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

30% imbalance on rear service brake

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both rear tyres 2mm

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

front end damage

offside rear valance holed and corroded

signs of corrosion to both front floor areas

Pass 30 May 2008 60,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear wheel arch signs of corrosion

plugs appear loose

water leak

Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,146 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear wheel arch signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2006 59,619 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 59,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FUEL LINES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING ARM JOINT

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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FYN 969V is a 1997 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FYN 969V, 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 FYN 969V registered?

FYN 969V is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 3 July 1997.

Is FYN 969V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYN 969V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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