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X87 BJB

2000 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,123 mi
Last recorded211,123 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX87 BJB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 211,123 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/R tyre worn low on tread and smooth on outer edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Most rear pipes have some corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 211,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front brake discs badly corroded and worn

Both rear tyres worn low on tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limits (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Some noise on rotation of o/s/f wheel, possibly due to corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2015 200,987 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

some play in osr suspesion bushes

Fail 3 Jul 2015 200,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

some play in osr suspesion bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2014

Both front tyres worn low on tread inner edges

Both rear brake discs corrded and worn

Both wiper blades worn

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

Off side front lower fog lamp lens broken

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 182,378 miles

Oil leaking from sump sensor

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake pipes that can be seen have some advanced corrosion.Alot of the pipes are obscured under the rear suspension components.Would advise replacement of rear metal brake pipe.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 171,614 miles

Off side front lower fog lamp lens broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 171,543 miles

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

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

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)

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

Off side front lower fog lamp lens broken

Off side front tyre worn smooth on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 159,616 miles

Near side front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Off side front lower fog lamp broken

Fail 22 Jul 2011 159,616 miles

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

Near side front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Off side front lower fog lamp broken

Pass 7 Jun 2010 145,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 145,637 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 138,728 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 138,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 131,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Some delamination to both front and rear number plates

Fail 15 Sep 2008 131,519 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Some delamination to both front and rear number plates

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 123,549 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 113,946 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2005 96,994 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 96,994 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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X87 BJB is a 2000 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X87 BJB, 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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X87 BJB is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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