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X718 JDV

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,648 mi
Last recorded179,648 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 JDV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 179,648 miles

General corrosion to suspension, underbody and brake pipes

Rear brake pads low

Various oil leaks

Wipers poor

Fail 23 Nov 2016 179,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

General corrosion to suspension, underbody and brake pipes

Rear brake pads low

Various oil leaks

Wipers poor

Pass 2 Nov 2015 170,409 miles

Minor oil leaks

N/s/r tyre on legal limit and bald on inner edge

O/s/f tyre wearing low and going bald on inner edge

Wipers poor conditions

Pass 14 Nov 2014 158,846 miles

Minor oil leaks

Pass 11 Nov 2013 147,604 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust corroding

N/s/f pad wear sensor not fitted correctly

Pass 15 Nov 2012 138,721 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 126,711 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 113,351 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 113,176 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 109,477 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 106,147 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 106,146 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 106,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 102,510 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 92,332 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 80,042 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 79,963 miles

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)

noise from o/s/r brake

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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X718 JDV is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X718 JDV, 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 X718 JDV registered?

X718 JDV is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is X718 JDV safe to buy?

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