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X829 UBW

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,472 mi
Last recorded184,472 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX829 UBW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 184,472 miles

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

slight wear to rear anti-roll bar link ball joints.

unable to inspect all brake pads without dismantling.

Fail 9 Nov 2013 184,233 miles

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

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

slight wear to rear anti-roll bar link ball joints.

unable to inspect all brake pads without dismantling.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 176,904 miles

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

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

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

front pads low

oil leak from engine area

rear pads low

Fail 16 Nov 2012 176,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front pads low

oil leak from engine area

rear pads low

Pass 12 Nov 2011 170,998 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 170,894 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 166,433 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 160,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

Fail 21 Nov 2009 160,057 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

Pass 22 Nov 2008 152,906 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r handbrake effic only 50% of n/s/r

Fail 15 Nov 2008 152,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r handbrake effic only 50% of n/s/r

Pass 22 Nov 2007 145,952 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 145,865 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 137,774 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 129,775 miles

fine cracks appearing on rear tyres + getting close to limets. †odd tyre makes on front axle

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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X829 UBW is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X829 UBW, 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 X829 UBW registered?

X829 UBW is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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