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S327 AAX

1998 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,944 mi
Last recorded230,944 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS327 AAX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 230,944 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 8 Jul 2010 230,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 7 Aug 2009 217,782 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/r top arm bush

Pass 29 Jul 2008 197,827 miles

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)

slight oil leak from power steering reservoir/pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2007 179,287 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 179,285 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 162,270 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 162,270 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2005 151,115 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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S327 AAX is a 1998 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S327 AAX, 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

How do I check the history of S327 AAX?

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What year was S327 AAX registered?

S327 AAX is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S327 AAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S327 AAX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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