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X823 YUB

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,382 mi
Last recorded205,382 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX823 YUB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 205,382 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 194,598 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 181,430 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 175,362 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 175,362 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 165,836 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 165,822 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 147,314 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2014 147,314 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2013 127,187 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 111,526 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2011 105,024 miles

x2 f tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 Nov 2010 98,930 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 91,210 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2009 91,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2008 80,889 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 80,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 64,042 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 31 May 2006 51,476 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 47,114 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 47,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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X823 YUB is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X823 YUB, 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 X823 YUB registered?

X823 YUB is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2000.

Is X823 YUB safe to buy?

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