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R630 LUD

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,264 mi
Last recorded230,264 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 LUD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 230,264 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under tray guards fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 227,987 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 209,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 195,793 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 185,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 170,959 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 170,296 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

air bag light on

Pass 2 Aug 2011 157,326 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS MILDLY CORRODED

FRONT BUMPER VALENCE DAMAGED AND HANGING LOW

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

OSR HANDBRAKE CABLE COLLAPSING

Fail 26 Jul 2011 157,332 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS MILDLY CORRODED

FRONT BUMPER VALENCE DAMAGED AND HANGING LOW

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

OSR HANDBRAKE CABLE COLLAPSING

Fail 15 Apr 2010 139,036 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside main front to rear brake pipe corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2010 139,036 miles

Nearside main front to rear brake pipe corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2009 128,562 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 116,721 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 116,721 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 102,105 miles

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

front number plate slight deterioration

Pass 12 Apr 2006 87,239 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges (205/65 VR15)

Rear brake discs quite badly corroded

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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R630 LUD is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R630 LUD, 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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R630 LUD is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R630 LUD safe to buy?

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