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S32 CRE

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,744 mi
Last recorded230,744 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS32 CRE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 230,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 26 Jun 2017 230,744 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 22 Jun 2017 230,715 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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)

coolant tank insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2016 218,924 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 216,752 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 213,560 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 213,503 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 203,723 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 203,723 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 192,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 192,519 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 182,530 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 172,289 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 172,289 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 164,457 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 159,739 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 151,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 139,840 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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S32 CRE is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S32 CRE, 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 S32 CRE registered?

S32 CRE is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S32 CRE safe to buy?

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