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S792 KVN

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,101 mi
Last recorded169,101 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS792 KVN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 169,101 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 8 Jul 2015 156,553 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 142,761 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 142,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 133,740 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 9 Jul 2012 129,883 miles

Airbag light illuminated. Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2012 129,849 miles

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

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

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

Airbag light illuminated. Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 124,165 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2011 124,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 121,802 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 116,158 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 110,341 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 104,358 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

PARKING JUST WITHIN LIMITS OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 26 Jul 2005 96,557 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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S792 KVN is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S792 KVN, 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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S792 KVN is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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