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R601 AYC

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,387 mi
Last recorded194,387 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 AYC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 194,387 miles

coolant leak from radiator and also ballooned up

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2015 187,093 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 185,285 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 185,109 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 180,923 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 172,022 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 163,531 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all brake pipes starting to rust and covered in grease ,

Fail 4 Nov 2009 163,531 miles

Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all brake pipes starting to rust and covered in grease ,

Pass 1 Dec 2008 152,825 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2007 139,676 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 128,450 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 128,450 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front 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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R601 AYC is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R601 AYC, 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 R601 AYC registered?

R601 AYC is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R601 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 AYC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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