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R111 RKG

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,302 mi
Last recorded157,302 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 RKG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 157,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

oil leak and front disc and pads low

Pass 7 Apr 2015 156,562 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 149,335 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 147,067 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 145,087 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

left hand headlights fitted with tape on

Pass 16 May 2011 137,652 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 127,830 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 127,681 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2009 117,509 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 117,348 miles

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)

Fail 6 May 2008 112,936 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 May 2008 112,936 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 104,651 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 95,661 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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