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R990 HEC

1998 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

149,128 mi
Last recorded149,128 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 HEC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 149,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 145,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 143,975 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 141,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi going to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi going to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 139,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes lubricated. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear park brake effort getting a bit low.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 135,552 miles

All brake pipes greesed.

Exhaust front pipe corroded.

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded.

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 135,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes greesed.

Exhaust front pipe corroded.

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded.

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 132,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 128,467 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 125,226 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 121,702 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 121,698 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 117,264 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 112,169 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 106,642 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 99,389 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 94,450 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 88,054 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 80,345 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 75,133 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 70,130 miles

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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R990 HEC is a 1998 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R990 HEC, 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 R990 HEC registered?

R990 HEC is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R990 HEC safe to buy?

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