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X835 THJ

2000 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,444 mi
Last recorded184,444 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX835 THJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 184,444 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

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

o/s headlamp is damaged but still secure and adjusted correctly

o/s/r brake pad warning wire is hanging down

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2016 184,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

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

o/s headlamp is damaged but still secure and adjusted correctly

o/s/r brake pad warning wire is hanging down

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 178,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

coil spring corroded both front coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 178,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

coil spring corroded both front coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 171,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body damage

Fail 3 Oct 2014 171,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

body damage

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 27 Sep 2013 158,605 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 158,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S REAR TYRE WALL

Pass 15 Oct 2012 147,893 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 147,865 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 137,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 127,806 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN & SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGES

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 113,357 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 6 Aug 2008 102,044 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 88,144 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 73,900 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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X835 THJ is a 2000 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X835 THJ, 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 X835 THJ registered?

X835 THJ is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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