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76,650 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all four coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded all rear fuel pipes slightly corroded ()
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill slightly corroded (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill slightly corroded (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill slightly corroded (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
nearside and offside outer sills covered by plastic trim
reverse light/s not working
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cannot be opened from outside or inside (6.2.3 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all four coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded all rear fuel pipes slightly corroded ()
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill slightly corroded (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill slightly corroded (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill slightly corroded (jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
nearside and offside outer sills covered by plastic trim
reverse light/s not working
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe slightly corroded (2x pipes) ()
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe slightly corroded (2x pipes) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front inner brake pipe slightly corroded (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Rear Inner fuel pipe slightly corroded
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear inner brake pipe slightly corroded (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT/REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT/REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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P99 RGT is a 1996 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 137,025 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P99 RGT, 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 30 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P99 RGT is a 1996 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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