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R942 YCC

1998 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,491 mi
Last recorded153,491 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 YCC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 153,491 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 139,465 miles

Headlamp lenses deterioating

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Rear metal brake pipes deterioating

Some slight play in steering

Suspect brake pads may be wearing low

Fail 1 Apr 2010 139,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp lenses deterioating

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Rear metal brake pipes deterioating

Some slight play in steering

Suspect brake pads may be wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2009 126,245 miles

Exhaust stabilizer bracket deterioating

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Rear flexible brake hoses deterioating

Rear metal brake pipes deterioating

Slight free play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 31 Mar 2009 126,244 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust stabilizer bracket deterioating

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Rear flexible brake hoses deterioating

Rear metal brake pipes deterioating

Slight free play in n/s of steering rack

Suspect brake fluid level may be low (Unable to check due to position of resevoir)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 112,540 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 112,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 101,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 85,096 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 85,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 84,975 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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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R942 YCC is a 1998 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R942 YCC, 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

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What year was R942 YCC registered?

R942 YCC is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R942 YCC safe to buy?

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