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X514 UNW

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,590 mi
Last recorded157,590 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX514 UNW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 157,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 157,429 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 154,061 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 154,060 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 149,137 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 149,103 miles

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)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 142,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 142,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 136,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 136,203 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2014 136,089 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 128,318 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 120,427 miles

air-bag warning light on

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres tread feathering on inner edges

Fail 26 Jan 2012 120,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air-bag warning light on

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres tread feathering on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2011 110,939 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 103,327 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE STARTED TO RUST NEAR THE FUEL TANK

ENGINE V PULLEY BELT IS CRACKED

NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN

REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

SCREW IN NSF TYRE TREAD

Pass 25 Jan 2010 103,327 miles

OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

BOTH FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE STARTED TO RUST NEAR THE FUEL TANK

ENGINE V PULLEY BELT IS CRACKED

NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN

REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

SCREW IN NSF TYRE TREAD

Pass 30 Jan 2009 94,345 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 93,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 89,291 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 85,890 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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X514 UNW is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X514 UNW, 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 X514 UNW registered?

X514 UNW is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2000.

Is X514 UNW safe to buy?

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