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X294 UHK

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

184,730 mi
Last recorded184,730 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX294 UHK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 184,730 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 184,730 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 182,687 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 182,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 179,218 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 174,930 miles

Central rear heatshield slightly insecure but unlikely to become fully detached

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn slightly out of shape within inner tread pattern / shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded BOTH fuel pipes corroding slightly at rubber hose connections (rear ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (around jacking point) corroding slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dusting of oil around bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted to both sills and underside of vehicle, covering brake pipes and fuel lines (front section

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 174,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper support arm outer ball joint worn and dust cover split (marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper support arm outer ball joint worn and dust cover split (marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Front section of outer front to rear brake pipe corroding / flaking close to mid-section union (above plastic cover and marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (around jacking point) corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres slightly worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded BOTH fuel pipes corroding slightly, at rubber hose connections (rear) ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder removed from centre of drivers swept area ()

Light dusting of fluid around OSR axle flexi / brake pipe union

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (around jacking point) corroding slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dusting of oil around bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted to both Sills and underside of vehicle covering brake pipes and fuel lines (front sections

Pass 5 Aug 2021 167,639 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 167,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres stretched on wheels causing to wear on inside edges

Pass 20 Jul 2020 161,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 155,411 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 155,411 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 149,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 149,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low AdJuster not operating (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 146,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 146,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 139,343 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 139,343 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 133,718 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 133,548 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 133,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 124,914 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 124,914 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 115,723 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 115,723 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 112,861 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 112,851 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 109,576 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 106,936 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 103,497 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 96,370 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 96,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 83,675 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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X294 UHK is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 X294 UHK, 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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X294 UHK is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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