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S281 KKP

1999 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,367 mi
Last recorded133,367 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 525130,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 KKP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 133,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit on inner tread rest of tyre 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit on inner tread rest of tyre 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp unit showing condensation

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit on inner tread rest of tyre 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

various vehicle under body panels damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2022 125,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 125,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking power steering reservoir area suspect feed pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and bulb cover damaged (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake backing plate slightly insecure

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

bulb warning light illuminated

washer jet performance poor

washer pipe to jets deteriorated and leaking when washers operated

Pass 10 Mar 2021 123,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 123,282 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 123,570 miles

High Level Stop Lamp Not Working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 121,840 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate mounting points corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake backing plate secured by a non standard means

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 120,857 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate mounting corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded and showing previous repair

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 119,170 miles

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

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

various under body protection panels fitted the view to various items restricted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 116,563 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 4 Mar 2015 116,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 22 Feb 2014 114,069 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 111,166 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 107,390 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 107,390 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 103,135 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 97,887 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2009 88,554 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 88,472 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 80,446 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 60,000 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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S281 KKP is a 1999 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S281 KKP, 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.

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S281 KKP is a 1999 BMW 525, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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