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KJZ 4311

1998 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,947 mi
Last recorded169,947 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJZ 4311
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 169,947 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 154,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Surface corrosion to o/s/r outer sill.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 154,970 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Surface corrosion to o/s/r outer sill.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 144,508 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front position ligts dim.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 144,260 miles

both rear inner inner rims distorted

drivers door handle incomplete

n/s headlamp slighly insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2012 143,934 miles

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

both rear inner inner rims distorted

drivers door handle incomplete

n/s headlamp slighly insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2011 139,236 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 139,197 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 129,261 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 114,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 114,603 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 104,413 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 104,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

damage o/s/f wing

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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KJZ 4311 is a 1998 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 140,771 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 KJZ 4311, 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 28 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 KJZ 4311 registered?

KJZ 4311 is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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