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R489 KGF

1998 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,018 mi
Last recorded150,018 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 KGF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 150,018 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 150,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 140,159 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 131,034 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

Pass 8 Dec 2010 124,615 miles

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

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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R489 KGF is a 1998 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R489 KGF, 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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How do I check the history of R489 KGF?

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What year was R489 KGF registered?

R489 KGF is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R489 KGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 KGF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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