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T398 BRM

1999 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,976 mi
Last recorded94,976 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 525130,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT398 BRM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 94,976 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 21 Aug 2015 92,090 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 87,798 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 87,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,308 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 84,308 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 71,597 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,190 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 63,877 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,500 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,251 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 54,758 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 50,483 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 50,227 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2005 46,517 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 46,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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)

power steering hose at front cross member insecure

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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T398 BRM is a 1999 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T398 BRM, 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 T398 BRM registered?

T398 BRM is a 1999 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is T398 BRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T398 BRM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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