MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake discs corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Some corrosion present front to rear fuel pipes
Under body heat sheild insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake discs corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Some corrosion present front to rear fuel pipes
Under body heat sheild insecure
Some play in nearside front suspension link.
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
light output from offside dipped beam offset to left but beam pattern unaffected
Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front washer jets req adjustment †
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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R228 WLN is a 1998 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 R228 WLN, 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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R228 WLN is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 1 July 1998.
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