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N917 ENE

1997 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,494 mi
Last recorded167,494 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN917 ENE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 167,494 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 164,185 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 159,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 151,475 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 13 Aug 2009 145,118 miles

1 of 2 o/s washer jets inop

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2008 132,977 miles

1 of 2 n/s and o/s washer jets inop

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

Fail 21 Jul 2008 132,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

1 of 2 n/s and o/s washer jets inop

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

Pass 24 Jul 2007 127,389 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2006 115,707 miles

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

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

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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N917 ENE is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N917 ENE, 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 N917 ENE registered?

N917 ENE is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is N917 ENE safe to buy?

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