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7525 AP

1998 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

167,694 mi
Last recorded167,694 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 5 Series122,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7525 AP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 167,694 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 166,854 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 162,537 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 161,317 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 160,851 miles

Rear both rear brake flexi hose

Pass 7 Dec 2020 159,725 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 159,412 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 158,828 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 158,152 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 156,913 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 155,474 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 153,823 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 150,955 miles

front brake pads visually quite worn

Pass 13 Dec 2012 148,378 miles

Corrosion to fuel/brake pipes

O/S park brake effort

Wear to n/s/f passenger seatbelt webbing

Fail 4 Dec 2012 148,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to fuel/brake pipes

O/S park brake effort

Play in o/s/r radius arm ball joint

Wear to n/s/f passenger seatbelt webbing

Pass 13 Dec 2011 145,336 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pads visually quite worn

offside rear park brake effort poor

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Jan 2011 143,594 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 138,703 miles

rubbers split on both front top roll bar drop link joints

slight play in offside rear top suspension ball joint

Pass 15 Jan 2009 132,499 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 126,312 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 120,514 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 112,270 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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7525 AP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1998 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 122,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7525 AP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 5 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 7525 AP?

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What year was 7525 AP registered?

7525 AP is a 1998 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 7525 AP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7525 AP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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