MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,357 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AT REAR
NOTED AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED
NOTED ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW....STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2 springs on exhaust front pipe missing
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air bag light on
center pipe mounting corroded through(still supporting)
front discs very thin(pads getting very low)
front to rear brake pipes corroded
hand brake just passing roller test
movement in front lower suspension arm bushes
nearside front tyre has uneven wear(3.5mm, raised tread)
one bulb in high mount stop light inop
rear discs slightly corroded
rear pads look very low
slight play in offside rear drop link
tail pipe heat shield loose
tyre size 225/55/r16
under trays broken and clips loose
2 springs on exhaust front pipe missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air bag light on
center pipe mounting corroded through(still supporting)
front discs very thin(pads getting very low)
front to rear brake pipes corroded
hand brake just passing roller test
movement in front lower suspension arm bushes
nearside front tyre has uneven wear(3.5mm, raised tread)
one bulb in high mount stop light inop
rear discs slightly corroded
rear pads look very low
slight play in offside rear drop link
tail pipe heat shield loose
tyre size 225/55/r16
under trays broken and clips loose
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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T688 HTS is a 1999 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 T688 HTS, 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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T688 HTS is a 1999 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 1999.
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