MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
smells of diesel but cannot find a leak
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EJS 398 is a 1997 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1997 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 141,402 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 EJS 398, 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 29 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was EJS 398 registered?
EJS 398 is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 1997.
Is EJS 398 safe to buy?
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