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R186 CBW

1998 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,183 mi
Last recorded200,183 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 CBW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 200,183 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 200,181 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 185,624 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 169,902 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 152,843 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 152,833 miles

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

advise front pads getting low

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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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?

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