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R633 KBX

1998 BMW 525

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,042 mi
Last recorded172,042 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 KBX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 172,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 169,440 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 165,988 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 160,597 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 160,566 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2013 155,763 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 148,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low on the edges

Pass 10 May 2011 138,295 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 129,608 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 119,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2009 119,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 109,270 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 101,801 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2006 91,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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R633 KBX is a 1998 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R633 KBX, 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 R633 KBX registered?

R633 KBX is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R633 KBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R633 KBX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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