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R545 MNR

1998 BMW 525

Turquoise Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,362 mi
Last recorded111,362 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 MNR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 111,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013
Pass 25 May 2012

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

GEARBOX MOUNTED EXHAUST BRAKET NO LONGER SUPPORTING EXHAUST SYSTEM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PRESSURE OBVIOUSLY WELL BELOW REQUIREMENTS

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATE ON DASH

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

Fail 23 May 2012

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

GEARBOX MOUNTED EXHAUST BRAKET NO LONGER SUPPORTING EXHAUST SYSTEM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PRESSURE OBVIOUSLY WELL BELOW REQUIREMENTS

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATE ON DASH

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 999,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010

all road tyres have slight cracking on inside walls

Pass 11 Sep 2009 204,983 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 204,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 192,289 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to some brake pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2007 171,968 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 171,957 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 166,543 miles

all flexie hoses slightly deteraiated

front tyres cutting out on edge

n/s repeater dull but works

number plate lamp dull

very slight play in rear ant roll bar links

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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R545 MNR is a 1998 BMW 525 in Turquoise with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R545 MNR, 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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R545 MNR is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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