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S785 UEY

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,902 mi
Last recorded174,902 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 UEY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 174,902 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 165,305 miles

o/s front tyre cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2013 163,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 162,722 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 161,189 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake discs slightly corroded an deteriorated.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 15,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

gearbox/ exhaust bracket quite corroded, advise attention

rear brake pipes quite corroded, advise attention

Fail 19 Feb 2010 155,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

gearbox/exhaust bracket badly corroded, advise attention

rear brake pipes quite corroded, advise attention

Fail 10 Feb 2010 155,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 150,343 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 146,455 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 140,974 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 140,974 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 134,019 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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S785 UEY is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S785 UEY, 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

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What year was S785 UEY registered?

S785 UEY is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S785 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S785 UEY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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