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S297 SVK

1998 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,537 mi
Last recorded166,537 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 SVK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 166,537 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 163,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2017 160,174 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 160,174 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BACK LIGHT ON DASH (5.4.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 155,323 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 154,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight gear oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 154,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight gear oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 152,543 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2013 147,933 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 143,700 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 133,083 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on dash,oil service due on dash

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread and inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread and cut in tread

Pass 10 Nov 2010 125,735 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f lower suspension slight play in rear track arm

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread & cut on inner sidewall but not down to cords

oil leak rear diff

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Nov 2010 125,735 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on dash

n/s/f lower suspension slight play in rear track arm

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread & cut on inner sidewall but not down to cords

oil leak rear diff

slight oil leak on engine

slight play in n/s/r & o/s/r upper suspension rear arms/links marked yellow

Pass 7 Nov 2009 117,148 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 108,246 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 97,408 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 89,419 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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S297 SVK is a 1998 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S297 SVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S297 SVK registered?

S297 SVK is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S297 SVK safe to buy?

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