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X707 WDY

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

127,432 mi
Last recorded127,432 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX707 WDY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 127,432 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 127,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 124,483 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 124,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 119,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,981 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 108,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper suspension arm dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper suspension arm dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 108,666 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper suspension arm dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper suspension arm dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 104,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 104,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 93,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 86,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyre has cuts on the outer wall. both sides

Fail 31 Mar 2018 86,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyre has cuts on the outer wall. both sides

Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,734 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 81,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,020 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 75,887 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail at offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,690 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 69,688 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,305 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 62,305 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,146 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 59,146 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 54,610 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 54,610 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,617 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 51,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,058 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 455,061 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 42,514 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 40,517 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 40,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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X707 WDY is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 X707 WDY, 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 X707 WDY registered?

X707 WDY is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X707 WDY safe to buy?

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