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S181 BTO

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,804 mi
Last recorded194,804 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 BTO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 194,804 miles

sills corroded but ok with test tool

Pass 30 Sep 2013 185,435 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 172,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag lamp on

Fail 1 Aug 2012 172,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag lamp on

Pass 22 Jun 2010 166,393 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 166,392 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 153,363 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 137,659 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 119,495 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

air bag light on dash

Pass 17 Jul 2006 101,828 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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S181 BTO is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S181 BTO, 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 S181 BTO registered?

S181 BTO is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S181 BTO safe to buy?

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