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S240 AYS

1998 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,733 mi
Last recorded137,733 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 AYS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 137,733 miles

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

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

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

nearside front door mirror glass missing

nearside rear seat belt does not fasten

rear subframe front bush offside and nearside starting to separate

Fail 12 Jan 2010 137,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

nearside front door mirror glass missing

nearside rear seat belt does not fasten

rear subframe front bush offside and nearside starting to separate

Pass 9 Jul 2008 123,384 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 123,384 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 116,060 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 116,060 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

4 brake discs pitted. †4discs worn to limit.

Pass 5 May 2006 104,669 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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S240 AYS is a 1998 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S240 AYS, 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 S240 AYS registered?

S240 AYS is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S240 AYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S240 AYS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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