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S185 GKP

1998 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,818 mi
Last recorded179,818 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 GKP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 179,818 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 171,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut exposing cords however not in excess of requirements

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the 1.6mm limit also worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel pipes slightly corroded front to rear

Fail 14 Sep 2017 171,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut exposing cords however not in excess of requirements

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the 1.6mm limit also worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel pipes slightly corroded front to rear

Pass 13 Apr 2015 168,176 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

near side front tyre 2mm off side front 3mm and near side rear

Fail 11 Apr 2015 168,176 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

near side front tyre 2mm off side front 3mm and near side rear

Pass 14 Mar 2014 150,756 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 146,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 138,771 miles

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

air bag warning light is on

Fail 12 Mar 2012 138,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

air bag warning light is on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 131,666 miles

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

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

air bag warning light is on

Fail 7 Mar 2011 131,666 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

air bag warning light is on

Pass 4 Mar 2010 124,926 miles

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

air bag warning light is on

Fail 26 Feb 2010 124,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light is on

Pass 11 Mar 2009 119,747 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 113,999 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 106,000 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 95,671 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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S185 GKP is a 1998 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S185 GKP, 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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S185 GKP is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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