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R170 PDL

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2503cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

345,956 mi
Last recorded345,956 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 PDL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,503cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 345,956 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 336,865 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 336,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 316,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake Calliper Clip missing

Fail 7 Mar 2020 316,037 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake Calliper Clip missing

Pass 26 Mar 2019 304,424 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 294,127 miles

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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R170 PDL is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,503cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R170 PDL, 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 R170 PDL registered?

R170 PDL is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R170 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R170 PDL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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