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X524 HEB

2000 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,091 mi
Last recorded159,091 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX524 HEB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 159,091 miles

Mil light on

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 159,091 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Mil light on

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 150,470 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 150,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 142,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 133,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear outer driveshaft boot deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2014 133,974 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear outer driveshaft boot deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2013 124,730 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 113,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 105,096 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 97,544 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 78,130 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 72,618 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 72,589 miles

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

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

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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X524 HEB is a 2000 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X524 HEB, 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 X524 HEB registered?

X524 HEB is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X524 HEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X524 HEB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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