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X289 KBM

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,076 mi
Last recorded165,076 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 KBM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 165,076 miles

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

chip in screen

fault on central lock system

n/s tyres sidewalls damaged on worn on inner edges

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks on engine

plastic over sills

Pass 5 May 2015 160,490 miles

tyre sidewalls damaged

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

mil on dash

Fail 5 May 2015 160,490 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 9 May 2014 153,119 miles

Oil leak

antiroll bar links worn

brake pipes rusty

Fail 9 May 2014 153,119 miles

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

Oil leak

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

antiroll bar links worn

brake pipes rusty

Pass 16 May 2013 144,639 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre stop light disconnected

rear brakes worn

Fail 8 May 2013 144,639 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear brakes worn

Pass 3 May 2012 138,368 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 127,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 119,706 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 111,843 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 111,843 miles

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

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 Apr 2008 101,339 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 92,259 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 92,259 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 80,602 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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X289 KBM is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X289 KBM, 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 X289 KBM registered?

X289 KBM is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X289 KBM safe to buy?

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