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S573 CJK

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,875 mi
Last recorded183,875 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS573 CJK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 183,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 183,874 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low(on minimum mark)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 179,310 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 179,310 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 173,082 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 173,082 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 160,121 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 151,020 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 184,568 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 184,557 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S573 CJK is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S573 CJK, 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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S573 CJK is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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