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R7 JPR

1999 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,432 mi
Last recorded164,432 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 525130,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 JPR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 164,432 miles

slight play on n/s/r wheel

Pass 25 Jul 2013 158,620 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 158,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 155,371 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 153,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 149,781 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 145,634 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 142,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 138,974 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 131,248 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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R7 JPR is a 1999 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R7 JPR, 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 R7 JPR registered?

R7 JPR is a 1999 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is R7 JPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 JPR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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