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R466 VJH

1998 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,639 mi
Last recorded162,639 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 VJH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2012 162,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 162,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 161,685 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 160,353 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 160,353 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 155,549 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 155,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 147,309 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2007 137,501 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 129,959 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 129,959 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 123,878 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 123,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R466 VJH is a 1998 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R466 VJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R466 VJH registered?

R466 VJH is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R466 VJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R466 VJH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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