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X616 TBJ

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

201,830 mi
Last recorded201,830 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX616 TBJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 201,830 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 197,688 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 193,995 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2015 188,169 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 188,169 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 181,915 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 181,906 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 171,684 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 161,253 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 149,369 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 14 Jul 2010 139,953 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 129,551 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 119,315 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 111,721 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 106,841 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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X616 TBJ is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X616 TBJ, 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 X616 TBJ?

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What year was X616 TBJ registered?

X616 TBJ is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 12 December 2000.

Is X616 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X616 TBJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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