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X645 RFF

2000 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

280,954 mi
Last recorded280,954 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX645 RFF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 280,954 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 277,027 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 277,027 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 261,560 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 261,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 255,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 243,302 miles

Advice o/side front anti roll bar sensor broke

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 243,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advice o/side front anti roll bar sensor broke

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 232,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 221,332 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 214,777 miles

Nearside rear brake binding and are very noisy when rotated. Probable cause is inboard parking brake shoes. Brakes could lock if they brake up inside the drum and may be dangerous.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 214,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear brake hoses perished

Nearside rear brake binding and are very noisy when rotated. Probable cause is inboard parking brake shoes. Brakes could lock if they brake up inside the drum and may be dangerous.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 207,264 miles

Nearside rear hub lower bush/bearing slight play

offside rear hub lower bush/bearing slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2006 180,680 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 153,697 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 153,572 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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X645 RFF is a 2000 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X645 RFF, 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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What year was X645 RFF registered?

X645 RFF is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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