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H18 PFV

1997 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,863 mi
Last recorded80,863 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 PFV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 80,863 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 79,219 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 72,673 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 63,260 miles

Offside front lower trailing arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2016 62,762 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,192 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 57,290 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,249 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,669 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 51,018 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 51,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre worn on inner and outer edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,175 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 48,175 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,381 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,088 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 39,804 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 38,085 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 36,822 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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H18 PFV is a 1997 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H18 PFV, 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 H18 PFV registered?

H18 PFV is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is H18 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 PFV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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