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X489 UYX

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,083 mi
Last recorded143,083 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX489 UYX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 143,083 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 143,083 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 138,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion on fuel lines at rear.

Fail 5 Oct 2017 138,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight corrosion on fuel lines at rear.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 130,299 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Sep 2016 130,291 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust inside of headlight insecure (1.8)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2015 109,008 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 107,352 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 107,287 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 105,799 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 103,197 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 99,260 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 95,549 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 90,979 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 79,176 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 73,979 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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X489 UYX is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X489 UYX, 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 X489 UYX registered?

X489 UYX is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X489 UYX safe to buy?

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