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T234 TBA

1999 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

207,490 mi
Last recorded207,490 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 525130,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT234 TBA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 207,490 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 205,670 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 194,072 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 198,356 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 190,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 183,881 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 183,881 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2008 163,210 miles

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

UNABLE TO TEST OUTER SILLS FULLY (PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED)

Pass 27 Apr 2008 163,210 miles

UNABLE TO TEST OUTER SILLS FULLY (PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED)

Pass 1 May 2007 150,000 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 136,494 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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T234 TBA is a 1999 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 T234 TBA, 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 T234 TBA registered?

T234 TBA is a 1999 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T234 TBA safe to buy?

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