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T748 BDV

1999 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,200 mi
Last recorded250,200 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 525130,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT748 BDV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 250,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 247,407 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 240,847 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 240,791 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2011 236,345 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 236,345 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)

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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T748 BDV is a 1999 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T748 BDV, 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 T748 BDV registered?

T748 BDV is a 1999 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T748 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T748 BDV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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