MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,456 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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)
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.
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
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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X274 DGM is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 25 October 2000.
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