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GUN 465

1997 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

267,082 mi
Last recorded267,082 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUN 465
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 267,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 265,192 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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GUN 465 is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GUN 465, 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 GUN 465 registered?

GUN 465 is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 19 April 1997.

Is GUN 465 safe to buy?

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