MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,623 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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) ()
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)
oil leak on diff
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
engine oil low, 1 litre added
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)
n/s/r tyre wearing innertread edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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