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X198 DMG

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,198 mi
Last recorded120,198 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 DMG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 120,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 120,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 106,744 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 103,036 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 103,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 102,266 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 102,266 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 100,336 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 99,374 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2010 99,374 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 97,493 miles

both front road springs are corroded

front number plate is cracked

rear brake pads may soon need attention

rear offside indicator is slightly discoloured

Pass 12 Jun 2008 93,324 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 85,953 miles

Both front tyres worn

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 79,119 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 76,670 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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X198 DMG is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 106,192 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 X198 DMG, 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 26 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 X198 DMG registered?

X198 DMG is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X198 DMG safe to buy?

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