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S263 BVA

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,766 mi
Last recorded139,766 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 BVA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 139,766 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2015 137,834 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 137,834 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 134,409 miles

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 134,409 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 130,871 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 130,871 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 125,241 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 125,241 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 117,630 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 117,630 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 110,212 miles

air bag light on dash

slight play n/s/r lower hub bush

Fail 6 Sep 2010 110,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 101,179 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 101,179 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 92,995 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 82,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 74,412 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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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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