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X753 WCW

2000 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,345 mi
Last recorded106,345 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX753 WCW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 106,345 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 106,345 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 88,517 miles

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

Off side rear brake pad wear indicator detached.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 68,292 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,292 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 63,864 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,109 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 50,764 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing outside edge

Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,663 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 37,870 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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X753 WCW is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X753 WCW, 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 X753 WCW registered?

X753 WCW is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X753 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X753 WCW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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