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S836 UEX

1998 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,652 mi
Last recorded251,652 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 UEX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2015 251,652 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 245,534 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 245,481 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 236,193 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 236,160 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 231,638 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 222,872 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 215,602 miles

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

all rear brake pipes coroaded

brake pad warning light on

fuel pipes slightly coroaded

o/s/r flexi pipe cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2008 215,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

all rear brake pipes coroaded

brake pad warning light on

fuel pipes slightly coroaded

o/s/r flexi pipe cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2007 201,198 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 201,198 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 186,025 miles

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

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

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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S836 UEX is a 1998 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S836 UEX, 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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What year was S836 UEX registered?

S836 UEX is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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