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S117 YHK

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

168,161 mi
Last recorded168,161 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 YHK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 168,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

child seat fitted n/s/r and o/s/r

Fail 7 Apr 2014 162,174 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 162,174 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 147,619 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 147,619 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 141,498 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 141,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 134,202 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 18 Mar 2010 134,202 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 26 Jan 2010 133,876 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 133,876 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 123,380 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 123,380 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 121,234 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

steel object evident in o/s/front tyre tread,air bag light on.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 109,220 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 91,379 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 91,379 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

a.air suspension loads up all rear componts

a.cant check n/s/r and middle seat belt seats folded down

a.cips in screen not over limits

a.rear bellows perrished and ride hight is low

a.slight play in rack body

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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S117 YHK is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S117 YHK, 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 S117 YHK registered?

S117 YHK is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S117 YHK safe to buy?

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