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X688 JBC

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,918 mi
Last recorded145,918 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 JBC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 145,918 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 138,743 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 138,743 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 132,767 miles

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 5 Oct 2010 127,086 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 120,310 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 112,265 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 99,679 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 99,679 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn/lipped , front brake pads worn low , noise from o/s/r wheel , various oil leaks

Pass 25 Sep 2006 91,389 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 80,280 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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X688 JBC is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 X688 JBC, 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 X688 JBC registered?

X688 JBC is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 2000.

Is X688 JBC safe to buy?

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