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R527 NSO

1998 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,173 mi
Last recorded128,173 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 NSO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 128,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Fail 16 Jun 2017 128,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened shaft corroded and holed (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 23 May 2016 115,516 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 104,719 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 91,878 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 89,459 miles

Engine undertray loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 89,459 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Engine undertray loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,276 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 85,553 miles

O/S/R Bake binding

Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,910 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 80,120 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 75,454 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 75,454 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 70,985 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 68,940 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 68,844 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Both rear a.r.b. links have slight play

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

Front and rear discs have corrodded rings on inner surfaces

Hand brake grinding & out of balance

O/S/R brake binding

O/S/R tyre has nail in tread ( not repairable)

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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R527 NSO is a 1998 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R527 NSO, 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 R527 NSO registered?

R527 NSO is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R527 NSO safe to buy?

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