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S928 CPC

1998 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

159,345 mi
Last recorded159,345 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS928 CPC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2012 159,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 159,345 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 160,832 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

high level brake lamp not working

n/s/f antrollbar link rod gaiter split

no oil shown on engine dipstick (topped up prior test)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 153,932 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 153,932 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 151,220 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 151,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 150,250 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 150,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 148,010 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 148,010 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2007 143,248 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 143,248 miles

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 19 Dec 2006 138,611 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 125,889 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 125,889 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 122,870 miles

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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S928 CPC is a 1998 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 S928 CPC, 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 S928 CPC registered?

S928 CPC is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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