MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
324,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect EU SPEC (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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MKW6208 is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,500cc 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 MKW6208, 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 MKW6208 registered?
MKW6208 is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 15 May 1997.
Is MKW6208 safe to buy?
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