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T110 AYX

1999 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,008 mi
Last recorded127,008 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 525130,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT110 AYX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2018 127,008 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front headlamp trim insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cooling fan noisy

Pass 19 Jun 2017 119,059 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 119,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 111,918 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edges 225/55/16

Fail 5 Jul 2016 111,917 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 both front wipers (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edges 225/55/16

Fail 3 Jul 2015 104,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 104,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,007 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 97,000 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear o2 sensor wires hanging down.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 91,941 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,071 miles

Offside front track rod end rubber split.

Offside rear coil spring lower end broken.

Rear brake discs scored and pitted.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 87,071 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front track rod end rubber split.

Offside rear coil spring lower end broken.

Rear brake discs scored and pitted.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,667 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 83,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 79,400 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,864 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 70,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,180 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 66,285 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 61,260 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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T110 AYX is a 1999 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 T110 AYX, 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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T110 AYX is a 1999 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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