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S7 DDC

1998 BMW 525

Purple Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,678 mi
Last recorded177,678 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 DDC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 177,678 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 159,908 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipes corroded.

N/S/R wheel noisey on rotation brake noise???

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Rear 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)

Fail 7 May 2010 159,866 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipes corroded.

N/S/R wheel noisey on rotation brake noise???

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Rear 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 8 May 2009 146,664 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 131,015 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 116,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate fading - will require replacing

Pass 24 Apr 2006 108,771 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 108,771 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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S7 DDC is a 1998 BMW 525 in Purple with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S7 DDC, 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 S7 DDC registered?

S7 DDC is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S7 DDC safe to buy?

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