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S923 SBD

1998 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,858 mi
Last recorded119,858 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS923 SBD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 119,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill near jacking block (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 119,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill near jacking block (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 117,074 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 115,853 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 114,720 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 108,949 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 101,486 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 96,530 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 96,529 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,304 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 85,304 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,208 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 83,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 80,642 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

hand brake travel

Fail 23 Jul 2008 80,642 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

hand brake travel

Pass 23 Aug 2007 79,469 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 79,460 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 76,389 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front discs corroded

front under shield fitted

parking brake low reading

Fail 25 Jul 2006 76,389 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

front discs corroded

front under shield fitted

o/s rear disc scored

parking brake low reading

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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S923 SBD is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S923 SBD, 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 S923 SBD registered?

S923 SBD is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S923 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S923 SBD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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