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S957 FYG

1998 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

257,696 mi
Last recorded257,696 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS957 FYG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 257,696 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 21 Apr 2016 253,062 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 253,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 241,123 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 230,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 216,187 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 203,025 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 189,620 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 180,409 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 168,041 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 154,682 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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S957 FYG is a 1998 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S957 FYG, 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

How do I check the history of S957 FYG?

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What year was S957 FYG registered?

S957 FYG is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S957 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S957 FYG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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