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S262 CPT

1998 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,272 mi
Last recorded126,272 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 CPT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 126,272 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 123,349 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 118,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 118,061 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 118,040 miles

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 93,301 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 74,384 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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S262 CPT 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 85.7%.

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 S262 CPT, 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 S262 CPT registered?

S262 CPT is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S262 CPT safe to buy?

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