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X851 GKE

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,257 mi
Last recorded148,257 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX851 GKE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2019 148,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 131,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge (tyre 2mm)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2018 131,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge (tyre 2mm)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2017 123,430 miles

small oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2016 115,909 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 115,909 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 110,214 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 110,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front wiper worn

Pass 17 May 2014 100,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2014 100,847 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 98,888 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 85,014 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 85,014 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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)

Pass 14 May 2011 74,589 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 72,616 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 72,616 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 69,195 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 66,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 66,847 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,536 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 61,536 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 52,945 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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X851 GKE is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X851 GKE, 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 X851 GKE registered?

X851 GKE is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 14 December 2000.

Is X851 GKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X851 GKE shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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