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2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,873 mi
Last recorded108,873 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX614 XCH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 108,873 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 99,716 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 99,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 89,786 miles

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

hand brake % on limits [min pass]

Pass 10 Dec 2010 81,882 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bothside front brake discs are worn thin.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 75,435 miles

ABS scan reveals code 34 - (ASC changeover valve fault)

Engine is leaking oil.

Handbrake efficiency is poor at nearside rear wheel.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 75,426 miles

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

ABS scan reveals code 34 - (ASC changeover valve fault)

Engine is leaking oil.

Handbrake efficiency is poor at nearside rear wheel.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 67,632 miles

Brake pad wear sensor is detached at offside rear brake.

Front brake pads appear to be fairly worn.

Handbrake efficiency at offside is a little low.

Windscreen has a small crack at nearside - within mot limits.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 60,306 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under shield fitted.

front pads low.

off side rear tyre 3mm.

Fail 6 Dec 2007 60,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under shield fitted.

front pads low.

off side rear tyre 3mm.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 52,116 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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X614 XCH is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X614 XCH, 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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X614 XCH is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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