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X822 GBP

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,547 mi
Last recorded136,547 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX822 GBP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 136,547 miles

hand brake low

water leak from engine some play in stearing rack both plates poor power stearing noisy fluid on minimum

Pass 11 Oct 2015 130,504 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front headlight bulbs flickering, recommend attention

Pass 10 Oct 2014 128,936 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 128,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 115,866 miles

Both rear lower arm outer pins/bushes have play.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 92,008 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 92,003 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2011 81,005 miles

both front anti-roll bar link gaitors split

both front tyres wearing on outer edges, both rear tyres very low on tread N/S-2mm O/S-1.8mm

Fail 12 Jun 2011 81,005 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front anti-roll bar link gaitors split

both front tyres wearing on outer edges, both rear tyres very low on tread N/S-2mm O/S-1.8mm

Pass 9 May 2010 69,680 miles

see checklist 44506

Fail 9 May 2010 69,679 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

see checklist 44506

Pass 14 May 2009 57,933 miles

all brake pads esp. rear are low

Fail 4 May 2009 57,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pads esp. rear are low

Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,950 miles

o/s/f headlamp unit inner reflector lens loose & adjusters n/w & aim slightly low.req's attention.

Fail 14 Apr 2007 44,376 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 44,376 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 44,288 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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X822 GBP 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 64.7%.

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 X822 GBP, 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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X822 GBP is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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