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R172 UHN

1998 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,794 mi
Last recorded144,794 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 UHN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 144,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

boot lid slightly damaged

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

both wipers smearing screen slightly

fuel pipes slightly perished

oil around engine and gearbox

Fail 18 Oct 2011 144,790 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

boot lid slightly damaged

both front metal brake pipes slightly perished

both fuel pipes slightly perished

both outersills slightly corroded and require attention soon

both wipers slightly smearing screen

front brake pads wearing thin

oil around engine and gearbox

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 18 Oct 2010 141,251 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit on both edges

both outersills slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2010 141,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres close to legal limit on both edges

both outersills slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 136,585 miles

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

offside front shock absorber has a slight weap

Fail 16 Oct 2009 136,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

offside front shock absorber has a slight weap

Pass 18 Oct 2008 130,422 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 130,422 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 124,001 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 124,001 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 117,702 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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R172 UHN is a 1998 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R172 UHN, 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 R172 UHN registered?

R172 UHN is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R172 UHN safe to buy?

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