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T31 SPS

1999 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

198,467 mi
Last recorded198,467 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 525130,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 SPS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 198,467 miles

slight damage to offside front wheel

Pass 14 May 2010 197,356 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)

front wipers smearing

Fail 14 May 2010 197,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers smearing

Fail 2 May 2009 188,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 188,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 173,365 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2008 173,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 151,579 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 151,579 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 15 May 2006 127,773 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 127,632 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside steering rack end.

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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T31 SPS is a 1999 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T31 SPS, 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 T31 SPS registered?

T31 SPS is a 1999 BMW 525, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is T31 SPS safe to buy?

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