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X427 SOB

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,841 mi
Last recorded121,841 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX427 SOB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 121,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Feb 2010 111,769 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 111,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 103,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 103,795 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,685 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 77,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 77,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 69,070 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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X427 SOB is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X427 SOB, 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 X427 SOB registered?

X427 SOB is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X427 SOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X427 SOB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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