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S731 CHC

1998 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,932 mi
Last recorded176,932 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS731 CHC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2011 176,932 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 171,771 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 161,168 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 151,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 139,848 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 123,160 miles

both front tyres wearing badly inside both on lowest legal lmit of 1.6 mm some wear at both rear antiroll bar drop links

Pass 23 Sep 2005 109,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S731 CHC is a 1998 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S731 CHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S731 CHC?

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What year was S731 CHC registered?

S731 CHC is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S731 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S731 CHC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S731 CHC have outstanding finance?

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