MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/f indicator condition and security
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f indicator condition and security
condition of both rear anti roll bar link rubbers
corrosion on both outer sills
steering box damp
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes greased
both front outer sills corroded and holed
slight play innearsidesteering/suspension joint
condition of offside rear brake hose ferrol
play in sterring box
All brake pipe & main fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal
Corosion to rear brake hose ferrules
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Play in steering components
Corosion to both rear brake hose ferrules
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering components
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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F598 DEW is a 1989 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
Across all 1989 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 138,587 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 F598 DEW, 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 37 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F598 DEW registered?
F598 DEW is a 1989 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 1989.
Is F598 DEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for F598 DEW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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