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V756 FGM

1999 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,665 mi
Last recorded89,665 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 525130,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV756 FGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 89,665 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 88,336 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 88,334 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate has faded to wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All tyres low pressure

Pass 20 Sep 2021 88,035 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nsr disc in poor conditon

Fail 16 Sep 2021 88,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nsr disc in poor conditon

Fail 13 Aug 2021 88,023 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative CONSTANTLY RUNNING (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 84,258 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 84,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,811 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,898 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 80,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

engine man light on

Fail 9 Jun 2014 78,762 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

engine man light on

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,175 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,905 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,832 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 66,817 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 61,896 miles

non of the advisory given on 21/09/2007 test no 160864767272 has been rectified

Fail 21 Sep 2007 61,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle and outer sills

Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,602 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 54,206 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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V756 FGM is a 1999 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V756 FGM, 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 V756 FGM registered?

V756 FGM is a 1999 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V756 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V756 FGM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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