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X761 MOE

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,113 mi
Last recorded84,113 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX761 MOE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 84,113 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 83,796 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 83,218 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 82,805 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 82,012 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,485 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,622 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 78,671 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 76,556 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 76,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,750 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,438 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 64,438 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,997 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,111 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,975 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,023 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,390 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 41,081 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,326 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 2 Aug 2006 30,066 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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X761 MOE is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X761 MOE, 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

How do I check the history of X761 MOE?

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What year was X761 MOE registered?

X761 MOE is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is X761 MOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X761 MOE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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