MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
294,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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S116 EDL is a 1998 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 S116 EDL, 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 S116 EDL registered?
S116 EDL is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 1998.
Is S116 EDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S116 EDL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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