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R560 DDT

1998 BMW 525

Purple Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,263 mi
Last recorded175,263 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR560 DDT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 175,263 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 173,259 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 173,259 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 169,478 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 169,478 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 168,228 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 168,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 161,029 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 151,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear discs worn

Fail 21 Apr 2008 151,383 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear discs worn

Pass 4 Apr 2007 140,338 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 140,338 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 133,777 miles

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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R560 DDT is a 1998 BMW 525 in Purple with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R560 DDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R560 DDT?

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What year was R560 DDT registered?

R560 DDT is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R560 DDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R560 DDT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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