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V731 DRA

1999 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,018 mi
Last recorded139,018 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 525130,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV731 DRA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 139,018 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play and boot slightly damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror glass slightly distorted

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear jacking points/inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 138,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 138,545 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 138,545 miles

Central Seat belt stitching incomplete missing (5.2.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to back (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 138,459 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 137,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs slightly corroded/worn

rear discs slightly corroded/worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 135,014 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Fail 4 Jun 2010 135,014 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f wiper blade split but still clearing screen

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 29 May 2009 129,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

Fail 28 May 2009 129,830 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

Pass 20 May 2008 126,479 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 126,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 122,670 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 122,670 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 106,132 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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2006 106,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V731 DRA is a 1999 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V731 DRA, 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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What year was V731 DRA registered?

V731 DRA is a 1999 BMW 525, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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