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S447 LSO

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,350 mi
Last recorded124,350 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS447 LSO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 124,350 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 119,564 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 111,713 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 111,713 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 105,156 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 105,155 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 May 2008 96,101 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 90,038 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 79,524 miles

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

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

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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S447 LSO is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S447 LSO, 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 S447 LSO registered?

S447 LSO is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S447 LSO safe to buy?

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