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S148 BPH

1998 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

315,890 mi
Last recorded315,890 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 BPH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 315,890 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 315,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 309,624 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 309,624 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 297,845 miles

air bag light on

corrosion evident on n/s outersill

front a.r.b "D"bushes worn

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f a.r.b linkrod upper joint dust cover split

play in n/s/r lower suspension arm pin/bush

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Pass 1 Sep 2010 278,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/r inner tail light not working

rear brake hoses perrishing

rear number plate marked

Fail 26 Aug 2009 253,205 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f a.r.b linkrod has play in joints

rear brake hoses perrishing

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate marked

Pass 26 Aug 2009 253,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f a.r.b linkrod has play in joints

rear brake hoses perrishing

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate marked

Pass 14 Aug 2008 227,636 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drive belt cracking

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear number plate marked

slight warping to front and n/s/r brake discs

Pass 20 Aug 2007 200,683 miles

front brake pads worn very low

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light stays on

front brake discs lipped

o/s/r tyre low tread (aprox 2.5mm)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 200,683 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light stays on

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads worn very low

o/s/r tyre low tread (aprox 2.5mm)

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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S148 BPH is a 1998 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S148 BPH, 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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S148 BPH is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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