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S241 HLG

1998 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,780 mi
Last recorded177,780 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS241 HLG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 177,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 163,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 156,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 151,488 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 151,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 144,051 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 143,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 132,518 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 1 Jul 2014 119,912 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 116,386 miles

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

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

air bag light on

nearside front tyre centre tread worn 3mm, with inner tread worn smooth [LEGAL TIME TEST]

nearside rear tyre centre tread worn 3mm, with inner tread worn smooth [LEGAL TIME TEST]

Fail 20 Sep 2012 116,386 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

air bag light on

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre centre tread worn 3mm, with inner tread worn smooth [LEGAL TIME TEST]

nearside rear tyre centre tread worn 3mm, with inner tread worn smooth [LEGAL TIME TEST]

Pass 17 Aug 2011 111,138 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 17 Aug 2011 111,138 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 6 Aug 2010 101,710 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on

both front brake discs are worn

both rear tyres are worn to 3mm

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2009 89,460 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 11 Aug 2009 89,456 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 5 Aug 2008 79,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 67,007 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 58,295 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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S241 HLG is a 1998 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S241 HLG, 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 S241 HLG registered?

S241 HLG is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S241 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S241 HLG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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