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R86 BGV

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

215,726 mi
Last recorded215,726 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 BGV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 215,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

Pass 22 Feb 2011 202,955 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing air bag light showing both rear tyres wearing on inner edges engine oil level on min

Pass 6 Jan 2010 189,387 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 179,628 miles

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

both front side lights dim

Pass 11 Apr 2008 169,857 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 154,336 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 138,134 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 137,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

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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R86 BGV is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R86 BGV, 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 R86 BGV registered?

R86 BGV is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R86 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R86 BGV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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