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S799 OFV

1998 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,509 mi
Last recorded144,509 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 OFV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 144,509 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 144,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 136,911 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at rear.

both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Mar 2012 133,119 miles

Fuel pipes underside corroded

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

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2011 132,871 miles

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 120,333 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 103,503 miles

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

tow bar fitted in gd condition

Fail 3 Apr 2009 103,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

tow bar fitted in gd condition

Pass 14 Apr 2008 89,800 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 64,830 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 64,830 miles

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

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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S799 OFV is a 1998 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S799 OFV, 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 S799 OFV?

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What year was S799 OFV registered?

S799 OFV is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S799 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S799 OFV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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