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X529 KEC

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,015 mi
Last recorded144,015 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX529 KEC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 144,015 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 139,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 134,266 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 134,187 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 134,187 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 132,147 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

dark tints fitted to front windows

offside rear disc pitted

Fail 5 Jul 2011 132,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

dark tints fitted to front windows

offside rear disc pitted

Pass 14 Jun 2010 129,968 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 126,618 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

dark tints on front windows

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2008 124,232 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Feb 2007 122,964 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 116,889 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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X529 KEC is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X529 KEC, 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 X529 KEC registered?

X529 KEC is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X529 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X529 KEC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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