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Y217 WOH

1998 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,395 mi
Last recorded166,395 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 525140,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 WOH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2010 166,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

air bag light on

eml on

Pass 22 Aug 2009 155,186 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 155,186 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2008 148,498 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 148,498 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 145,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 110,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 69,103 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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Y217 WOH is a 1998 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y217 WOH, 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 Y217 WOH registered?

Y217 WOH is a 1998 BMW 525, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is Y217 WOH safe to buy?

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