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X533 UYX

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,046 mi
Last recorded129,046 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX533 UYX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 129,046 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 122,158 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 117,026 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 109,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 109,991 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 104,289 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 97,839 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 90,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 90,978 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 83,098 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 72,553 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 66,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 60,508 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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X533 UYX is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X533 UYX, 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 X533 UYX?

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What year was X533 UYX registered?

X533 UYX is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X533 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X533 UYX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X533 UYX have outstanding finance?

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