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R245 CAX

1998 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 CAX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2020 999,999 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front ignition Barrell / steering lock broken

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 651,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reduced visibility under shields fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2019 651,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

reduced visibility under shields fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2019 651,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

reduced visibility under shields fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 651,053 miles

ignition switch stiff

Fail 25 Oct 2018 651,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no patten (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no patten (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ignition switch stiff

Pass 2 Oct 2017 151,496 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 151,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 151,496 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 145,473 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 128,596 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 128,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 123,307 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 123,307 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 116,551 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 3 Apr 2013 116,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2012 104,682 miles

offside front door mirror glass

Fail 26 Mar 2012 104,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front door mirror glass

Pass 4 May 2011 98,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front suspension bush worn

Pass 13 May 2010 91,857 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 86,277 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 75,101 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 65,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 58,422 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)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 May 2005 48,178 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

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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R245 CAX is a 1998 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 R245 CAX, 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 R245 CAX registered?

R245 CAX is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R245 CAX safe to buy?

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