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R912 AVW

1998 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,352 mi
Last recorded195,352 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 AVW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 195,352 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 195,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 188,805 miles

Both rear discs rusty

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 185,560 miles

Offside Rear rear disc, rusty

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 181,435 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 177,132 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 177,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 172,579 miles

near side parking brake effort low

play in near side track rod end

several metal brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 3 Jul 2012 167,342 miles

some metal brake pipes starting to rust

some play in off side track rod end

Pass 24 May 2011 159,977 miles
Pass 30 May 2010 144,966 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 139,208 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 139,208 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 129,947 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 117,989 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 107,236 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 94,306 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 94,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R912 AVW is a 1998 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R912 AVW, 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 R912 AVW?

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What year was R912 AVW registered?

R912 AVW is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R912 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R912 AVW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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