MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,387 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
coolant leak from radiator and also ballooned up
general corrosion underneath vehicle
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)
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 ,
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 ,
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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