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R594 JRN

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,379 mi
Last recorded160,379 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 JRN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 160,379 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2013 160,379 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 149,784 miles

Air bag warning light on(failure item next mot)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 143,113 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 135,393 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 131,989 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 125,549 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 116,793 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 116,793 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 110,986 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2006 110,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R594 JRN is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R594 JRN, 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

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What year was R594 JRN registered?

R594 JRN is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R594 JRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R594 JRN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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