MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on edges.
coolant leak.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault need diagnostic. (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively splitting. (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre section. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively splitting. (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner sill along tank,x 2. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake pipe corroded.
bothside front tyre,s shoulder,s worn thin.
leak cooling badly ,need investigate.
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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R57 KAW is a 1998 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R57 KAW, 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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R57 KAW is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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