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S269 DTC

1999 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 525130,049 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS269 DTC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014
Pass 12 Nov 2012 92,458 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 92,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,256 miles

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

handbrake close to reserve travel

n/s/r tyre close to limit on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2010 90,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside wiper blades split

offside rear outer position lamp not working (inner lamps form a matched pair)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2009 85,652 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 85,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,435 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 76,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 66,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 56,601 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 42,780 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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S269 DTC is a 1999 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S269 DTC, 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

How do I check the history of S269 DTC?

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What year was S269 DTC registered?

S269 DTC is a 1999 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S269 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S269 DTC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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