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R101 THN

1998 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,703 mi
Last recorded83,703 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 THN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,703 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,790 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 78,618 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,846 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 73,155 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 73,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2010 69,532 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 69,532 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 66,256 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,301 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,204 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 56,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,787 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 47,787 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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R101 THN is a 1998 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R101 THN, 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

How do I check the history of R101 THN?

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What year was R101 THN registered?

R101 THN is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R101 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 THN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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