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X513 NGH

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,845 mi
Last recorded108,845 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX513 NGH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 108,845 miles

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

Oil leak

Washers poorly aimed

Fail 13 May 2013 108,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear brake hose deteriorated

Oil leak

Washers poorly aimed

Pass 12 Jun 2012 104,212 miles

airbag light on

nsr tyre ON WEAR LIMIT

tailbox heatshield loose

Fail 12 Jun 2012 104,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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 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)

airbag light on

nsr tyre ON WEAR LIMIT

tailbox heatshield loose

Pass 9 Jun 2011 96,101 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 90,810 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses perished and need attention

both rear tyres worn very low and on limits-borderline pass and need attention

corrosion to offside front outer sill

nearside front anti roll bar outer link deteriorated and gaiters split

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear-access very difficult in certain areas

offside rear lamp unit interacting slightly

unable to check brake fluid level as reservoir under plastic covers that need dismantling

Fail 3 Jun 2010 90,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear flexi brake hoses perished and need attention

both rear tyres worn very low and on limits-borderline pass and need attention

corrosion to offside front outer sill

nearside front anti roll bar outer link deteriorated and gaiters split

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear-access very difficult in certain areas

offside rear lamp unit interacting slightly

unable to check brake fluid level as reservoir under plastic covers that need dismantling

Pass 8 Oct 2008 83,452 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 78,446 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 78,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,176 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 70,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise air-bag warning lamp staying on

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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X513 NGH is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X513 NGH, 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

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What year was X513 NGH registered?

X513 NGH is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X513 NGH safe to buy?

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