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X229 AJF

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,501 mi
Last recorded179,501 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 AJF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 179,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective incorrect size ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 179,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective incorrect size ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 158,525 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s front antiroll bar d bushes worn

Fail 7 Aug 2015 158,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s front antiroll bar d bushes worn

Pass 14 Aug 2014 155,867 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 145,741 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 145,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 135,331 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 132,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 128,085 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 8 Oct 2009 119,684 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 25 Sep 2008 110,928 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 11 Oct 2007 102,140 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 102,140 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 93,994 miles

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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X229 AJF 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 X229 AJF, 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.

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X229 AJF is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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