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S427 VTU

1998 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,017 mi
Last recorded119,017 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS427 VTU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 119,017 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 119,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 114,074 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 113,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 108,972 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 99,927 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 97,218 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded / under body cover

Fail 18 Dec 2015 97,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded / under body cover

Pass 6 Nov 2014 91,585 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 85,101 miles

brake pipes slight corrsion

Pass 23 Oct 2012 82,844 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,565 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 79,565 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 76,906 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 76,906 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,885 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 70,760 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 67,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 64,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 60,197 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 60,197 miles

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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S427 VTU is a 1998 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S427 VTU, 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 S427 VTU registered?

S427 VTU is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S427 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S427 VTU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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