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T583 JAJ

1999 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,919 mi
Last recorded166,919 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 525130,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT583 JAJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 166,919 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 160,511 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 156,810 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside handbrake outer case cracked

Fail 7 Feb 2012 156,806 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside handbrake outer case cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2011 151,344 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

off side rear number plate dim

Pass 9 Feb 2010 147,055 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Feb 2010 147,052 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Feb 2009 143,204 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 143,196 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 139,406 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jan 2007 132,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 129,166 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 129,161 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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T583 JAJ is a 1999 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T583 JAJ, 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 T583 JAJ registered?

T583 JAJ is a 1999 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T583 JAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T583 JAJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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