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96G7071

1999 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,575 mi
Last recorded145,575 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1999 BMW 525130,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration96G7071
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2007 145,575 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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96G7071 is a 1999 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 130,049 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 96G7071, 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 27 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 96G7071 registered?

96G7071 is a 1999 BMW 525, first registered on 25 August 1999.

Is 96G7071 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 96G7071 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 96G7071 have outstanding finance?

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