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R183 GGP

1998 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,526 mi
Last recorded107,526 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 GGP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 107,526 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 107,526 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 106,441 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Oct 2018 106,441 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Oct 2017 105,544 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 104,767 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 104,767 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 101,301 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 99,494 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 99,494 miles

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 97,460 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 95,880 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 94,679 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 86,969 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2008 75,725 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 75,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 69,219 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 61,481 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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R183 GGP is a 1998 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R183 GGP, 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 R183 GGP registered?

R183 GGP is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 4 May 1998.

Is R183 GGP safe to buy?

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