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X704 BTT

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,061 mi
Last recorded190,061 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX704 BTT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 190,061 miles

near-side inner rack joint slight play

Fail 6 Jun 2014 189,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near-side inner rack joint slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2013 172,961 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2013 172,606 miles

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

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

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

COOLANT LEAK FROM TOP HOSE

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 158,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 158,190 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 132,443 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 110,171 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2010 110,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2009 104,323 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 104,272 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2008 96,135 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 88,759 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 80,321 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 74,282 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2005 74,282 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

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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X704 BTT is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X704 BTT, 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 X704 BTT registered?

X704 BTT is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X704 BTT safe to buy?

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