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X866 HGS

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,405 mi
Last recorded46,405 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX866 HGS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 46,405 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 46,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) [drumsick] (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,364 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 46,364 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 46,198 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 46,198 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 45,407 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 44,550 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,461 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,094 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,315 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,920 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,652 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,129 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,709 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,907 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,269 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,269 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,768 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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X866 HGS is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X866 HGS, 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 X866 HGS registered?

X866 HGS is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X866 HGS safe to buy?

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