MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,766 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both slight noise not rough (2.6.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both slight noise not rough (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r slight noise when rotated not rough
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r slight noise when rotated not rough
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
airbag light on dash
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
airbag light on dash
air bag light on dash
slight play n/s/r lower hub bush
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
air bag light on dash
slight play n/s/r lower hub bush
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
chip in windscreen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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S263 BVA is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 S263 BVA, 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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S263 BVA is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 14 August 1998.
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