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S556 FUM

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,821 mi
Last recorded153,821 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 FUM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 153,821 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

headlamps slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 136,919 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 121,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 94,302 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 88,711 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 88,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 88,694 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 87,821 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 87,821 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S556 FUM is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 S556 FUM, 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 S556 FUM registered?

S556 FUM is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S556 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S556 FUM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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