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X23 RLM

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

168,834 mi
Last recorded168,834 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 RLM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 168,834 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 168,834 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 167,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 167,683 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 166,388 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 166,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 163,068 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 163,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 160,655 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 160,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 154,710 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 154,702 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 150,260 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 150,259 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 143,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 135,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre has outer side wall damage but no cords showing

Fail 9 Oct 2013 135,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre has outer side wall damage but no cords showing

Pass 25 Oct 2012 129,769 miles

very slight oil leak from engine rear main oil seal

Fail 24 Oct 2012 129,769 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)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

very slight oil leak from engine rear main oil seal

Pass 31 Oct 2011 122,526 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 122,526 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 110,235 miles

offside front step tread tyre worn hard on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 94,065 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 94,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 83,053 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 83,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 74,704 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 58,566 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 48,602 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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X23 RLM is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 X23 RLM, 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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What year was X23 RLM registered?

X23 RLM is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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