MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,683 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
airbag light on
rear brake disc inner faces in poor condition both sides
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hand brake will need work on soon † †under side of car coverd in plastic
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
hand brake will need work on soon † †under side of car coverd in plastic
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side front tyre worn on outer edge
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R717 HOB is a 1998 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R717 HOB, 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 R717 HOB registered?
R717 HOB is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 1998.
Is R717 HOB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R717 HOB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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