MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,302 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
oil leak and front disc and pads low
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
left hand headlights fitted with tape on
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
main front to rear brake pipes starting to show surface corrosion
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R111 RKG is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R111 RKG, 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.
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What year was R111 RKG registered?
R111 RKG is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R111 RKG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R111 RKG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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