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X436 GBC

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,058 mi
Last recorded138,058 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX436 GBC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 138,058 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 131,060 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Aug 2017 125,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requires adjustment or repair

Fail 3 Aug 2017 125,375 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requires adjustment or repair

Fail 26 Sep 2016 125,328 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both n/s/r/ o/s/r/ (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leek

Pass 28 Jul 2015 122,696 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 117,308 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 111,466 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 103,880 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,058 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,368 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 82,179 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,587 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 68,635 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 60,749 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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X436 GBC is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 X436 GBC, 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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X436 GBC is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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