MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,491 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for R942 YCC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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