MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
unable to check all of underside of vehicle due to plastic covers
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
unable to check all of underside of vehicle due to plastic covers
both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges
both rear tyres on 3mm
front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion behind fuel tank
nearside front shocker absorber showing signs of wear
offside and nearside front suspension arms front mounting bushes showing signs of wear
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
smoke emmissions close to legal limit
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise front pads getting low
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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R186 CBW is a 1998 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R186 CBW, 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 R186 CBW registered?
R186 CBW is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 7 January 1998.
Is R186 CBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R186 CBW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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