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T688 HTS

1999 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,357 mi
Last recorded149,357 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 525130,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT688 HTS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 149,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 149,357 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 149,162 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 146,162 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 134,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2010 134,260 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 133,987 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 117,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 117,602 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 107,285 miles

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 107,282 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 94,083 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 94,083 miles

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 84,048 miles

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?

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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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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What year was T688 HTS registered?

T688 HTS is a 1999 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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