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X446 TAO

2000 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,766 mi
Last recorded132,766 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX446 TAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 132,766 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2017 125,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 118,215 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 117,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 13,005 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 108,533 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 107,189 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 104,658 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 99,547 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 94,774 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 94,774 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 90,978 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 90,978 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 76,344 miles

All the brake discs are starting to wear.

N/S/R seat-belt not tested due to child-seat.

Slight imbalance in the front brakes and the difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes is right on the limit.

Slight play in both the front wheels.

The N/S/F tyre is right on the limit on the inside edge for wear. The O/S/F and O/S/R tyres are starting to wear and crack and have slices on the sidewalls.

The front and centre metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

The rear exhaust shield is loose.

Fail 30 Oct 2008 76,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

All the brake discs are starting to wear.

Both the front anti-roll bar bushes are starting to wear.

Both the headlight aims are right on the limit for the part that kicks up.

Both the wiper blades are slightly starting to streak the windscreen.

N/S/R seat-belt not tested due to child-seat.

Only the outer rear sidelights are working and not the inner ones.

Slight imbalance in the front brakes and the difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes is right on the limit.

Slight play in both the front wheels.

The N/S/F tyre is right on the limit on the inside edge for wear. The O/S/F and O/S/R tyres are starting to wear and crack and have slices on the sidewalls.

The bonnet catch is slightly sticking.

The front and centre metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

The rear exhaust shield is loose.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 68,460 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 54,418 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 38,012 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 37,841 miles

Offside tyre on the limit on the edges.

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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X446 TAO is a 2000 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X446 TAO, 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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What year was X446 TAO registered?

X446 TAO is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X446 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X446 TAO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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