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X524 UPC

2000 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,019 mi
Last recorded133,019 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 133,019 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 126,704 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 126,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 116,691 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 107,105 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 107,104 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 97,788 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 97,788 miles

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

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 UPC is a 2000 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UPC, 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

How do I check the history of X524 UPC?

You can check the full history of X524 UPC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X524 UPC registered?

X524 UPC is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is X524 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X524 UPC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X524 UPC have outstanding finance?

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