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S594 MBY

1998 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,945 mi
Last recorded69,945 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS594 MBY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 69,945 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Aug 2021 68,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 66,383 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 66,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (2007) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2019 65,110 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall/edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 63,880 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (2007) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,002 miles

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

front&offside rear tyres slightly perished showing signs of cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side washer not working

offside rear and nearside front tyres perishing

Fail 20 Jul 2015 59,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side washer not working

offside rear and nearside front tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,626 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,377 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 54,377 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre starting to perish outer wall

offside front tyre starting to perish outer wall

offside rear rear tyre starting to perish outer wall

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,661 miles

air bag light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,310 miles

air bag light on

Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,704 miles

air bag light on

Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,408 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 44,726 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,508 miles

both front and off side rear tyres very badly close to cords perished due to age not wear advice replaced

Pass 10 Aug 2006 40,990 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 40,990 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres very badly perished close to cords

Fail 1 Aug 2006 40,922 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S594 MBY is a 1998 BMW 525 in Blue 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 S594 MBY, 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 S594 MBY registered?

S594 MBY is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S594 MBY safe to buy?

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