1998 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · S190 XEV
1998 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 143,548 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S190 XEV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 143,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S190 XEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 525 (S190 XEV) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both offside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
S190 XEV Mileage History
- 22/08/2022143,250 mi
- 03/10/2024143,344 mi+94 mi
- 04/11/2025143,548 mi+204 mi
Average of roughly 93 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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