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T325 TRE

1999 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,861 mi
Last recorded144,861 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT325 TRE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 144,861 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 144,668 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 144,463 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 144,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 142,159 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 137,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 135,336 miles

General Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Leak

Rear Seats Removed At Time Of Test

Weld Repairs To Both Sills And Jacking Points

Fail 22 Feb 2018 135,299 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 13,187 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 13,187 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 128,998 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 125,459 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 123,863 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 119,892 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 119,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 117,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 113,697 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 109,321 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 106,325 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 106,325 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 103,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 101,024 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 99,163 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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T325 TRE is a 1999 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1999 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 107,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T325 TRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T325 TRE registered?

T325 TRE is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T325 TRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T325 TRE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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