CarVerify

Free Car Check

R696 DGN

1998 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,716 mi
Last recorded178,716 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 DGN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 178,716 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn low edges

both steering rack boots perished

nearside rear bottom hub bush has slight play

nearside rear upper ball joint has slight play

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

temp repair nearside wing mirror

Pass 30 Aug 2016 167,377 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

hazed head lights

lower sill covers fitted

under trays and engine covers

Pass 15 Jun 2015 164,414 miles

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

Under trays fitted.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 161,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 157,519 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 157,519 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 125,596 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 125,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 May 2011 147,544 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 144,659 miles

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

both headlights condensated

o/s/r bottom hub bush slight play

Fail 28 Apr 2010 144,651 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both headlights condensated

o/s/r bottom hub bush slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2010 144,607 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire insecure.

rear tyres worn 2/3mm req's replaceing.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 139,330 miles

n/s/f light lens condensater

n/s/f wiper smeary

Fail 25 Mar 2009 139,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f light lens condensater

n/s/f wiper smeary

Pass 23 Apr 2008 134,966 miles

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

n/s/f brake pads sensor wire insecure.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 129,191 miles

n/s/r hand brake slightly low reading. †n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge. †wear in o/s/r lower suspension suport bush. †suspect front brakes pads wearing low.

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R696 DGN is a 1998 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R696 DGN, 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

How do I check the history of R696 DGN?

You can check the full history of R696 DGN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R696 DGN registered?

R696 DGN is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R696 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R696 DGN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R696 DGN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R696 DGN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.