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X488 TDN

2000 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,909 mi
Last recorded94,909 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 TDN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 94,909 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front outer sill has previous welding repair - Unable to carry out full assessment

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak from under the vehicle

Power steering pipe under the vehicle has a slight leak

Rear chassis corroded at the suspension mounting area

Fail 17 May 2021 94,904 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front outer sill has previous welding repair - Unable to carry out full assessment

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak from under the vehicle

Power steering pipe under the vehicle has a slight leak

Rear chassis corroded at the suspension mounting area

Fail 31 Mar 2021 94,804 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kits fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

fuel pipe corroded

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 31 Mar 2020 92,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill rusty near jack point

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

Rear exhaust heatshield rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2019 88,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 88,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 84,738 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 84,533 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears down the side of fuel tank as marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

brake worning light on

exhaust heat shield loose

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

unable to see rear brake pads clearly

Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,460 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 80,431 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear hanger insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,881 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 60,683 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,556 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,338 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,169 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,555 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,032 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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X488 TDN is a 2000 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X488 TDN, 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 X488 TDN registered?

X488 TDN is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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