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X368 UYX

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

206,529 mi
Last recorded206,529 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX368 UYX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 206,529 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 204,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 204,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 193,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2015 193,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2013 185,188 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 185,187 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 174,109 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 174,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 164,597 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 150,879 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 150,835 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHEILD NOT SECURE

Pass 28 Oct 2009 137,335 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2009 137,331 miles

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2008 124,931 miles

Rear number plate slightly delaminated / deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2007 114,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2006 12,454 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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X368 UYX is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X368 UYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X368 UYX registered?

X368 UYX is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X368 UYX safe to buy?

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