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T641 NWL

1999 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

308,434 mi
Last recorded308,434 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 525130,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT641 NWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 308,434 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear calipers (1.2.1 (f))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2020 308,411 miles

Fuel system component leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear calipers (1.2.1 (f))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 296,642 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 293,208 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2018 293,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 277,720 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 7 Dec 2017 277,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

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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T641 NWL is a 1999 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T641 NWL, 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 T641 NWL registered?

T641 NWL is a 1999 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T641 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T641 NWL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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