MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
Oil leak
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
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
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
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
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
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)
air-bag warning light on
rear brake pipes corroded
rear tyres tread feathering on inner edges
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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X514 UNW is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2000.
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