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T512 RGH

1999 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,772 mi
Last recorded98,772 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 525130,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT512 RGH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 98,772 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 94,239 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,580 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 84,269 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,410 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 77,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre slightly cracking on outer tread edge

Fail 27 Oct 2009 77,915 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre slightly cracking on outer tread edge

Fail 29 Sep 2009 77,895 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OSF FOG LENS CRACKED

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 70,949 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 58,376 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 50,640 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing out on the outer edges

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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T512 RGH is a 1999 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T512 RGH, 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 T512 RGH registered?

T512 RGH is a 1999 BMW 525, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T512 RGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T512 RGH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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