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X37 JGM

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,746 mi
Last recorded126,746 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX37 JGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 126,746 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 118,682 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 118,001 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 118,001 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 116,114 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 116,114 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 114,566 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 113,475 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 113,475 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 110,547 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 106,891 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 106,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 102,158 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE BUT OK AT TIM E OF TEST.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 91,996 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 83,364 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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X37 JGM is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X37 JGM, 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 X37 JGM registered?

X37 JGM is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X37 JGM safe to buy?

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