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T108 SPJ

1999 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

219,791 mi
Last recorded219,791 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 525130,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT108 SPJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 219,791 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 215,166 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 212,607 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 212,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Indicator Illuminates Instead (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 202,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 202,699 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes worn and excessive movement resulting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner cills rearward (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake cables creaking and feel stiff through the lever

Pass 18 Jan 2018 193,385 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 193,385 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 187,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Leading to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 179,220 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 179,220 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 170,692 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 157,864 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 157,864 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 144,486 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 130,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 117,232 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 108,787 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 108,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 100,292 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 100,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 90,020 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 80,444 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 68,633 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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T108 SPJ is a 1999 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T108 SPJ, 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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T108 SPJ is a 1999 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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