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R244 KCK

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,088 mi
Last recorded171,088 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 KCK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 171,088 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 171,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 161,590 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 157,361 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 157,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 152,945 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust support springs missing on flexi coupling

Pass 29 Apr 2006 149,057 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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R244 KCK is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R244 KCK, 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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R244 KCK is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R244 KCK safe to buy?

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