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S274 AWP

1998 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,049 mi
Last recorded187,049 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS274 AWP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 187,049 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 180,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust braket rusted out

fuel lines rusty

power steering resivor pipes damp

Fail 5 May 2009 180,240 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bit of play in steering rack

front exhaust bracket broken

front number plate cracked

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

hint of movement nearside and offside front anti roll bar D bushes

hint of movement offside front rear lower suspension arm balljoint

nearside front brake flexi cracking

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside front anti roll bar link rod dust boot split

offside front brake flexi cracking

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside front tyre 2.5mm inner edge

power steering reservoir pipes damp

some undercutting to front brake discs

under floor and sill covers fitted

various brake pipes furring

Pass 29 Apr 2008 159,548 miles

CHMSL insecure

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

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

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

Nearside rear handbrake poor

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 159,548 miles

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

CHMSL insecure

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

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

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

Nearside rear handbrake poor

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 118,736 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 98,001 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 97,743 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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S274 AWP is a 1998 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S274 AWP, 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 S274 AWP registered?

S274 AWP is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S274 AWP safe to buy?

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