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S61 BHC

1998 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,736 mi
Last recorded130,736 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 BHC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 130,736 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 129,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2020 129,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 127,330 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 124,116 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 124,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 121,477 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 121,477 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2016 115,834 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 115,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill next to jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 113,341 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 104,416 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 8 Aug 2014 104,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,866 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Aug 2012 87,611 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 87,507 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,546 miles

Play in NSF Anti roll bar drop link

Fail 16 Aug 2011 83,546 miles

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

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

Play in NSF Anti roll bar drop link

Pass 9 Aug 2010 78,259 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 74,933 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play in all four anti roll bar droplinks

Pass 14 Aug 2009 74,933 miles

slight play in all four anti roll bar droplinks

Pass 15 Aug 2008 70,708 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 66,087 miles

Front Pads worn

Rear No Plate Faded

Pass 12 Aug 2006 59,022 miles

both rear tyres getting low

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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S61 BHC is a 1998 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S61 BHC, 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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S61 BHC is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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