1998 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · S285 AKP
1998 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 125,575 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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S285 AKP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/05/2024
- 125,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S285 AKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 525 (S285 AKP) between June 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
S285 AKP Mileage History
- 30/06/200651,679 mi
- 17/07/200755,645 mi+3,966 mi
- 23/07/200861,661 mi+6,016 mi
- 23/07/200861,661 mi
- 16/07/200966,535 mi+4,874 mi
- 16/07/201073,627 mi+7,092 mi
- 12/07/201180,973 mi+7,346 mi
- 12/07/201180,973 mi
- 09/07/201287,474 mi+6,501 mi
- 09/07/201287,474 mi
- 20/07/201394,130 mi+6,656 mi
- 08/08/201499,806 mi+5,676 mi
- 09/08/201499,806 mi
- 17/08/2015105,371 mi+5,565 mi
- 19/08/2015105,371 mi
- 21/08/2015105,372 mi+1 mi
- 18/02/2022112,796 mi+7,424 mi
- 18/03/2022112,812 mi+16 mi
- 10/06/2023118,820 mi+6,008 mi
- 10/06/2023118,820 mi
- 09/05/2024125,575 mi+6,755 mi
Average of roughly 4,138 miles per year across 21 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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