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S525 EAB

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

192,623 mi
Last recorded192,623 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 EAB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 192,623 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

plastic sills covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Feb 2021 192,603 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding + wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner + outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection both sides

Pass 28 Feb 2020 192,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 192,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall of 205.60.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 189,832 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Feb 2019 189,813 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitter not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2018 184,811 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 184,793 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, near fuel tank (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clasp (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.60.15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.60.15 (4.1.E.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 181,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 178,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 176,786 miles

oil leak on diff

Fail 10 Mar 2015 176,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on diff

Pass 9 Jan 2015 175,098 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 164,525 miles

engine oil low, 1 litre added

Pass 3 Jan 2013 148,603 miles

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

n/s washers not working

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 143,790 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing innertread edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 136,268 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 129,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 118,841 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 111,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 103,180 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 91,163 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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S525 EAB is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S525 EAB, 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 S525 EAB registered?

S525 EAB is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S525 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S525 EAB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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