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X244 EDV

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,712 mi
Last recorded127,712 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX244 EDV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 127,712 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 124,373 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 119,022 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 119,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 114,615 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2016 109,974 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 103,526 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,101 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 91,670 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 91,494 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)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 83,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 77,322 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 77,151 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 69,527 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 69,527 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 62,218 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 54,900 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 54,900 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 May 2007 46,465 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 46,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s hand brake low on performance

Pass 18 May 2006 41,010 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 40,966 miles

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

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

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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X244 EDV is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X244 EDV, 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

How do I check the history of X244 EDV?

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What year was X244 EDV registered?

X244 EDV is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X244 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X244 EDV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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