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R120 DKK

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

212,559 mi
Last recorded212,559 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 DKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 212,559 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 212,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 204,883 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 204,853 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 186,612 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 186,612 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 167,240 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light displayed

both front wipers are slightly smearing screen

nsf jacking point block missing

unable to see brake fluid level as unit is hidden

Fail 18 Apr 2011 167,207 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

air bag light and traction control light are displayed on dashboard

both front wipers are slightly smearing screen

nsf jacking point block missing

unable to see brake fluid level as unit is hidden

rear park brake has a 60 percent inbalance

Pass 19 Apr 2010 140,551 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 140,526 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 117,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 117,417 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 103,977 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 100,882 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 100,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 94,590 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 94,590 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R120 DKK is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R120 DKK, 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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R120 DKK is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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