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S310 JLY

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

248,416 mi
Last recorded248,416 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS310 JLY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 248,416 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 236,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 236,596 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 229,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front screen damaged but not in drivers veiw

Pass 10 Jun 2011 219,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 212,085 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 211,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 206,078 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 30 May 2008 199,054 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 195,664 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 183,590 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 172,065 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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S310 JLY is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S310 JLY, 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 S310 JLY registered?

S310 JLY is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S310 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S310 JLY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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