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R732 TTS

1998 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

315,514 mi
Last recorded315,514 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 TTS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 315,514 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 315,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 May 2008 303,377 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 303,377 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 288,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 265,316 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 265,316 miles

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

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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R732 TTS is a 1998 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R732 TTS, 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 R732 TTS registered?

R732 TTS is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R732 TTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R732 TTS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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