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X268 BGM

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,419 mi
Last recorded118,419 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX268 BGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 118,419 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 115,005 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 115,005 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure Internal components (1.7.3)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 105,889 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 105,889 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 100,679 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 100,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pad warning light illuminated.

Traction control light illuminated.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 96,283 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 96,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 91,820 miles

rear discs corroded slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2009 86,697 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

front brake pads look low limited vision reccomend further investigation

nsr brake hose poor condition

rear brake discs are in poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2009 86,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

front brake pads look low limited vision reccomend further investigation

nsr brake hose poor condition

rear brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2008 82,850 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 76,039 miles

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

bonnet safety catch in poor condition

brake warning light on

offside front fog lamp glass broken

unable to check brake fluid leval

Pass 2 Oct 2006 76,039 miles

bonnet safety catch in poor condition

brake warning light on

offside front fog lamp glass broken

unable to check brake fluid leval

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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X268 BGM is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X268 BGM, 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 X268 BGM registered?

X268 BGM is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X268 BGM safe to buy?

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