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S695 DFS

1998 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,811 mi
Last recorded91,811 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS695 DFS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 91,811 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 91,643 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 91,643 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 91,502 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2018 91,231 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2018 91,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2015 89,786 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 89,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2014 87,329 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2014 87,329 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 88,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,252 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 84,126 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,104 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2010 77,608 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,397 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,809 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 73,809 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 69,247 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 65,243 miles

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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S695 DFS is a 1998 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S695 DFS, 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 S695 DFS registered?

S695 DFS is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S695 DFS safe to buy?

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