MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,809 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion lower (6.1.B.2)
Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s rear mtg bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f main beam light unit deteriorated
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in front suspenion ball joints and bushes
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
windscreen wipers poor
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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N198 RPB is a 1995 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1995 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 140,553 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 N198 RPB, 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 31 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N198 RPB is a 1995 BMW 525, first registered on 2 August 1995.
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