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X523 CDW

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

187,575 mi
Last recorded187,575 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 CDW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 187,575 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 187,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 184,032 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 184,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 179,987 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 176,271 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 176,271 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 170,967 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 166,723 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 163,349 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 163,346 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 158,324 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 158,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 147,521 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 147,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 137,581 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 125,345 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 125,344 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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X523 CDW is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X523 CDW, 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 X523 CDW registered?

X523 CDW is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is X523 CDW safe to buy?

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