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S82 NKV

1998 BMW 525

Purple Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

212,053 mi
Last recorded212,053 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 NKV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 212,053 miles

N/S & O/S CENTER TO REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN SEALANT HARD TO INSPECT

SILLS COVERS FITTED

Fail 30 Sep 2015 211,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3) DANGEROUS

225/60r15 tyres fitted to rear axle 235/45r17 tyres fitted to front axle

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted to seat belt

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 12 Sep 2014 197,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 197,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 193,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both offside rear brake pipes corroding near fuel tank difficult to assess due to access

offside headlamp output slightly reduce

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2012 186,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

near side front door check strap missing

Pass 26 Aug 2011 179,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding near fuel tank difficult to assess due to access

front brake discs wearing and corroding

front exhaust bracket heavy corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2010 173,614 miles

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

front brake discs wearing and corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2009 166,084 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 157,857 miles

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

offside rear brake pipe corroding near fuel tank difficult to assess

Pass 21 Sep 2007 148,471 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 148,471 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 137,484 miles

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

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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S82 NKV is a 1998 BMW 525 in Purple 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 S82 NKV, 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 S82 NKV registered?

S82 NKV is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S82 NKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S82 NKV 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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