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X822 GEB

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,435 mi
Last recorded164,435 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 164,435 miles

brake discs corroded/deteriorated

corrosion underside

suspension bushes worn/deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2017 164,420 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipes (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake discs corroded/deteriorated

corrosion underside

suspension bushes worn/deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2015 160,647 miles

ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT PERISHED

FRONT BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO EXCESSIVELY WORN

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING CORRODED

REAR WINGS CORRODED CLOSE TO SEATBELT ANCHORAGE PRESCRIBED AREAS

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK BALL JOINT

STEEL BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXY HOSES CORRODED

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 160,550 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded STEEL PIPE,FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR FLEXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded STEEL PIPE,FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR FLEXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT PERISHED

FRONT BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO EXCESSIVELY WORN

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING CORRODED

REAR WINGS CORRODED CLOSE TO SEATBELT ANCHORAGE PRESCRIBED AREAS

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK BALL JOINT

STEEL BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXY HOSES CORRODED

Pass 28 Nov 2014 153,411 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

rear metal brake pipes from brake hoses and above subframe corroded; close to excessively

Pass 4 Dec 2013 147,132 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 147,113 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 135,177 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 135,175 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 128,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 128,241 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 121,346 miles

rear number plate delaminated

Fail 4 Nov 2010 121,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

high level stoplamp not working

Pass 26 Oct 2009 114,560 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

plastic floor pan covers fitted

rear discs scored and worn

rear number plate delaminating

rear silencer haet shield insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2008 108,361 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 98,786 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 98,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 89,105 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 GEB is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GEB, 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 X822 GEB registered?

X822 GEB is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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