MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged sharp edge (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear hand brake poor
air suspension light on
boot warning light on
brake pad warning light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid s fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged sharp edge (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear hand brake poor
air suspension light on
boot warning light on
brake pad warning light on
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)
FUEL PIPES CORRODED
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FUEL PIPES CORRODED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
front brake discs corroded
SUSPENSION LIGHT ON BUT NO FAULT FOUND WITH SYSTEM
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre rear inertia belt webbing wont pull out from reel
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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R283 RSA is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 R283 RSA, 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 R283 RSA registered?
R283 RSA is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R283 RSA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R283 RSA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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