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S267 PCC

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,433 mi
Last recorded147,433 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS267 PCC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 147,433 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 147,433 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 142,299 miles

both fuel tank straps corroded

exhaust front pipe support bracket broken

front pipe main clamp broken between center

nearside front & offside front coil spring corroded slightly

nearside rear coil spring corroded

nearside steel fuel pipes corroded

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Fail 28 Apr 2015 142,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both fuel tank straps corroded

exhaust front pipe support bracket broken

front pipe main clamp broken between center

nearside front & offside front coil spring corroded slightly

nearside rear coil spring corroded

nearside steel fuel pipes corroded

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 3 May 2014 132,411 miles

front and rear coils springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank pipes corroded

Fail 3 May 2014 132,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear coils springs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank pipes corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 122,158 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked slightly

front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside fuel pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear brake discs sligtlty corroded

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2013 122,158 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked slightly

front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside fuel pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear brake discs sligtlty corroded

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2012 112,370 miles

Air bag light on

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Front wiperblades smeary

Fuel lines corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 112,370 miles

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

Air bag light on

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Front wiperblades smeary

Fuel lines corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 108,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all brake discs corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust clamp cracked

fuel tank straps corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

s.r.s lamp on

Pass 7 Jul 2010 106,233 miles

all brake discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel

Pass 14 Jul 2009 104,546 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 104,546 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 101,947 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 98,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 94,796 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 88,587 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 88,587 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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S267 PCC is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S267 PCC, 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 S267 PCC registered?

S267 PCC is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S267 PCC safe to buy?

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