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R886 FWS

1998 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

222,789 mi
Last recorded222,789 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 FWS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 222,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 222,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 208,503 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 208,497 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 192,576 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges Both sides

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray damage

Fail 30 Nov 2016 192,576 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both sides (4.1.D.1f)

Drive belt loose

Front Tyres worn on inner edges Both sides

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray damage

Pass 7 Dec 2015 179,967 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded, but not excessively.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 179,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded, but not excessively.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 177,646 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Slight play in o/s/f inner track arm.

Start of Corrosion to O/S/R Sill area.

Start of corrosion to N/S/R sill area.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 174,435 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 171,925 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 171,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 168,896 miles

near side rear tyre side wall slightly deteriorated.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 165,487 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 163,187 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 161,492 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 161,460 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 159,451 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 159,448 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 157,437 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 152,075 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 152,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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R886 FWS is a 1998 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R886 FWS, 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 R886 FWS registered?

R886 FWS is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R886 FWS safe to buy?

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