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R522 SSD

1998 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,395 mi
Last recorded136,395 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 SSD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 136,395 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel lines are corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 136,395 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel lines are corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 118,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear driveshaft gaiter is perished

Fail 27 Mar 2015 117,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear halfshaft gaiter is weeping grease

Pass 10 Apr 2014 99,811 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to fuel pipes near fuel tank

Fail 8 Apr 2014 99,798 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to fuel pipes near fuel tank

Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,810 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 79,516 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 74,409 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,234 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 70,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,879 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 61,780 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 58,635 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 9 May 2006 54,348 miles

nail in tyre

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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R522 SSD is a 1998 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R522 SSD, 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 R522 SSD registered?

R522 SSD is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R522 SSD safe to buy?

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