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X597 TJN

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,226 mi
Last recorded171,226 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 TJN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 171,226 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2022 171,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 31 Dec 2020 168,169 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside /offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 168,167 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside /offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 165,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting point (at jacking point) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 165,467 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded/holed within 30cm of seat belt mounting point ( at jacking point) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting point (at jacking point) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 165,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area , near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 25 May 2018 165,174 miles

Fuel lines corroded

Heat shields insecure

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 165,172 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Osf and Nsf D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel lines corroded

Heat shields insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall perishing

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 164,469 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre has been run flat

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 164,469 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to fuel leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure inner housing insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure inner housing insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre has been run flat

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 164,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front antiroll bar "D" bush slight wear

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front antiroll bar "D" bush slightly worn

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

engine cover and undertrays obscuring test items

fuel pipe has very slight seepage due to corrosion

fuel pipes have signs of corrosion

Fail 18 May 2016 164,062 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front antiroll bar "D" bush slight wear

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front antiroll bar "D" bush slightly worn

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

engine cover and undertrays obscuring test items

fuel pipe has very slight seepage due to corrosion

fuel pipes have signs of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2015 162,586 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 May 2015 162,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2014 154,048 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 145,660 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 145,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 135,471 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2012 135,471 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 124,021 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 116,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 116,933 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 110,601 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 104,619 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 104,619 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 11 May 2007 100,046 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 94,084 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X597 TJN is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X597 TJN, 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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X597 TJN is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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