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X617 TBJ

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,463 mi
Last recorded176,463 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX617 TBJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 176,463 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 160,248 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 160,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 146,125 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 146,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 134,981 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 134,855 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 129,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 122,072 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres advanced wear on inner edge

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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X617 TBJ is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X617 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

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What year was X617 TBJ registered?

X617 TBJ is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X617 TBJ safe to buy?

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