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X274 DGM

2000 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

140,456 mi
Last recorded140,456 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX274 DGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 140,456 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 140,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn REAR SUBFRAME (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 137,512 miles

Front brake disc surfaces worn/corroded/lipped. Brake pads ok.

Plastic head lamp lenses in a poor condition

Rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Tail gate struts weak

Various corrosion around the rear suspension mounting prescribed areas

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 3 Apr 2024 137,512 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front brake disc surfaces worn/corroded/lipped. Brake pads ok.

Plastic head lamp lenses in a poor condition

Rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Tail gate struts weak

Various corrosion around the rear suspension mounting prescribed areas

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 5 May 2023 131,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 131,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 131,085 miles

Engine bay metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Exhaust front pipes patched up with weld slight leak

O/s reverse light not woking

Rear registration plate delaminated

Rear tyres side walls slightly perished

Fail 18 Mar 2022 131,085 miles

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

Engine bay metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Exhaust front pipes patched up with weld slight leak

O/s reverse light not woking

Rear registration plate delaminated

Rear tyres side walls slightly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2021 128,550 miles

Exhaust front pipes patched up with weld slight leak

Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear registration plate deliaminated

Rear tyres side walls slightly perished

Various engine oil leaks

Fail 16 Mar 2021 128,550 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust front pipes patched up with weld slight leak

Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear tyres side walls slightly perished

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2020 127,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 127,725 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 124,772 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill rusty

Nearside floor to outer sill starting to rust

Nearside outer sill starting to rust

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner sill rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2018 122,536 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 122,534 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 116,939 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears,at rear section. (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 113,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2014 112,633 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 111,534 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 110,713 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 107,061 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 98,760 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 98,137 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 91,969 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 82,329 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 76,429 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 67,633 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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X274 DGM is a 2000 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 X274 DGM, 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 X274 DGM registered?

X274 DGM is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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