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X793 VJK

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,497 mi
Last recorded120,497 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX793 VJK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 120,497 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 120,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 116,532 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 109,654 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 104,411 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 96,182 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 96,182 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 93,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components. Floor covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 91,766 miles

rust and grease on nearside and offside front brake pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2013 89,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 87,010 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 80,264 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,209 miles

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

slight play in nearside rear suspension

Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,657 miles

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

heavy rust on both main through brake pipes

Pass 1 Oct 2008 66,407 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play in nearside rear suspention lower arm outer rear bush

Pass 17 Oct 2007 59,699 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 52,880 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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X793 VJK is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X793 VJK, 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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X793 VJK is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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