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R117 WGU

1998 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,284 mi
Last recorded170,284 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 WGU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2007 170,284 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2006 151,826 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 124,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R117 WGU is a 1998 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R117 WGU, 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 R117 WGU registered?

R117 WGU is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R117 WGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 WGU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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