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S191 NUG

1998 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS191 NUG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011

airbag light on

bodywork damage to o/s/r and rear bumper

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspecton

Fail 24 Aug 2011

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

airbag light on

bodywork damage to o/s/r and rear bumper

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspecton

Pass 28 Mar 2011

both rear tyres show uneven wear across tread area and has a nail in tread area of o/s rear tyre

n/s link bar dust cover split

no mileage visible/led readout segmented

rear pads low

upper red lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Mar 2010 94,538 miles

both front tyres show uneven wear on inner and outer edges

n/s front has nail in tread close to edge

slight wear in o/s steering arm

Pass 25 Mar 2009 91,972 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 91,972 miles

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

Outer Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 87,398 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 80,456 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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S191 NUG is a 1998 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S191 NUG, 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

How do I check the history of S191 NUG?

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What year was S191 NUG registered?

S191 NUG is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S191 NUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S191 NUG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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