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X61 NBU

2000 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,726 mi
Last recorded142,726 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX61 NBU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 142,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 142,689 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 139,378 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 133,138 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip slightly worn

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre on limit

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

rear number plate displaying a shadowed background

Fail 18 Jan 2014 132,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both number plates (pre 2001) displaying a shadowed back graound

clutch pedal anti slip slightly worn

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre on limit

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2013 126,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 123,498 miles

brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2010 122,212 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 173,370 miles

unable to see brake pads

Pass 19 Sep 2008 158,146 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 142,834 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 142,802 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 130,624 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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X61 NBU is a 2000 BMW 525 in Black 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 X61 NBU, 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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X61 NBU is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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