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2000 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,679 mi
Last recorded178,679 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX668 MGK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2017 178,679 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamp covers deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

front brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Sep 2016 171,279 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 171,279 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 159,959 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 159,959 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 141,387 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 141,387 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

boot will not lock

Pass 8 Aug 2013 121,643 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

osftop roll bar link rubber perishing

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 31 Aug 2012 101,215 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,726 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,042 miles

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

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

parking brake just in limits(19%)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 76,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 71,372 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 71,369 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 9 Jan 2008 65,857 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 59,975 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 53,685 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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X668 MGK is a 2000 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X668 MGK, 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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X668 MGK is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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