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R114 ABY

1998 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,938 mi
Last recorded152,938 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 ABY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 152,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 145,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 124,940 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 124,781 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 109,759 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 107,532 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 107,497 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 106,079 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 106,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 103,884 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 103,884 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 100,134 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 96,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 93,393 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 89,879 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 89,879 miles

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

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

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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R114 ABY is a 1998 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R114 ABY, 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 R114 ABY registered?

R114 ABY is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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