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X501 GKK

2000 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,031 mi
Last recorded180,031 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 GKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 180,031 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 180,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 179,015 miles

nearside rear sill weak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 174,897 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 172,227 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 169,244 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 166,163 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 163,932 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 163,932 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 147,695 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 147,695 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 116,430 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 116,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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X501 GKK is a 2000 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X501 GKK, 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

How do I check the history of X501 GKK?

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What year was X501 GKK registered?

X501 GKK is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X501 GKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 GKK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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