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P99 RGT

1996 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,650 mi
Last recorded76,650 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 525137,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 RGT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 76,650 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 76,650 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 66,578 miles

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) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2025 66,577 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 65,236 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 65,235 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 63,618 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 61,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT/REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 61,927 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 60,322 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 60,322 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 59,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 57,598 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,914 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 55,907 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 54,000 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 53,972 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 51,396 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 51,389 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 47,964 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 47,959 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,565 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,066 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,374 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,126 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,913 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,729 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 41,726 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,075 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,474 miles

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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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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