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S970 BTM

1998 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,135 mi
Last recorded161,135 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 BTM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 161,135 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 137,003 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 129,151 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 119,089 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 109,195 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 109,141 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 105,045 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorateing

Fail 18 Jul 2008 105,044 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorateing

Pass 17 Aug 2007 95,663 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 83,309 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 83,309 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 74,637 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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S970 BTM is a 1998 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S970 BTM, 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 S970 BTM registered?

S970 BTM is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S970 BTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S970 BTM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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