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M5 BNN

1997 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,784 mi
Last recorded154,784 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 BNN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2010 154,784 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlamp slightly damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2009 148,124 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 143,907 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 139,133 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 132,878 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 132,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M5 BNN is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M5 BNN, 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 M5 BNN registered?

M5 BNN is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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The MOT history for M5 BNN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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