MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,362 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
all road tyres have slight cracking on inside walls
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)
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
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)
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?
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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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What year was R545 MNR registered?
R545 MNR is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 9 February 1998.
Is R545 MNR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R545 MNR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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