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T405 TCF

1999 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,522 mi
Last recorded161,522 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 525130,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT405 TCF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 161,522 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2014 158,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 158,095 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 154,835 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 150,300 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 143,026 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 143,011 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 141,182 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 141,182 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2008 139,054 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 139,041 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 128,247 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 128,247 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 116,044 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on the edges

Pass 5 May 2005
Fail 29 Apr 2005 107,504 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front windscreen washer not working

off side rear tyre wearing close to limit

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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T405 TCF is a 1999 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel 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 T405 TCF, 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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T405 TCF is a 1999 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T405 TCF safe to buy?

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