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S234 CNU

1998 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,497 mi
Last recorded184,497 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 CNU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 184,497 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 184,475 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 166,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 166,419 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2012 158,727 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 158,339 miles

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

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

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

Air bag light on

Both front side lamps dim

Front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 150,904 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 150,904 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 143,898 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 143,898 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 136,245 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 136,245 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 129,420 miles

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

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

air bag light on

exhaust heatshield loose at rear

Pass 11 Aug 2007 31,793 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 92,957 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 73,446 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 73,437 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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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S234 CNU is a 1998 BMW 525 in Green 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 S234 CNU, 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 S234 CNU registered?

S234 CNU is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S234 CNU safe to buy?

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