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X796 YBD

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,732 mi
Last recorded115,732 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX796 YBD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 115,732 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted under the floor

Pass 1 Oct 2024 97,838 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge slightly stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 95,639 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer arm pivot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer arm pivot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 94,264 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bj (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,842 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,124 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 90,695 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 88,669 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,996 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 83,119 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 79,428 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 75,944 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 71,525 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 66,149 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,978 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 3 Nov 2010 54,349 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,296 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,807 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,855 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,652 miles

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

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

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

rear reg.no.plate slightly discoloured

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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X796 YBD is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X796 YBD, 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 X796 YBD registered?

X796 YBD is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X796 YBD safe to buy?

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