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S709 RHH

1998 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,033 mi
Last recorded143,033 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 RHH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 143,033 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 129,667 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2013 129,667 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2012 122,436 miles

N/S/F Tyre Inner Sidewall Cracked But Not Showing Cords

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 122,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/F Tyre Inner Sidewall Cracked But Not Showing Cords

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 119,871 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 119,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 114,506 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 114,506 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

slight play in o/s/f , o/s/r and n/s/r droplinks

Pass 2 Jun 2009 105,163 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 105,163 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

brake pedal spongy

front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r antiroll bar droplinks

Pass 24 May 2008 101,884 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 101,884 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 173,118 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 173,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 157,641 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 154,908 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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S709 RHH is a 1998 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 S709 RHH, 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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S709 RHH is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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