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S729 NSA

1998 BMW 525

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,450 mi
Last recorded145,450 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 NSA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 145,450 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 137,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 131,936 miles

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

nearside body damage,slightwear at steering rack.front drag link bushes soft.

Pass 12 Mar 2011 124,987 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 114,534 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 114,472 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuel pipes corroding.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 105,487 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 89,724 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 74,533 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 69,369 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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S729 NSA is a 1998 BMW 525 in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S729 NSA, 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 S729 NSA registered?

S729 NSA is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S729 NSA safe to buy?

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