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X885 THJ

2000 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

136,252 mi
Last recorded136,252 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX885 THJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 136,252 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 136,249 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 136,083 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Washer Jets Weak, Water Still on To Screen

Pass 28 Oct 2020 133,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 132,967 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 132,959 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit, cracking and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit, cracking and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 131,997 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre at 2mm & Cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 131,996 miles

Rear fog lamp not working Tale Tale Light Working as well (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre at 2mm & Cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 131,589 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 130,830 miles

Front Exhaust Bracket Corroded Away ( Exhaust Still Secured)

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 130,830 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Exhaust Bracket Corroded Away ( Exhaust Still Secured)

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 129,845 miles

Advise rear brake flexible hoses perished

Advise slight play antiroll bar mounting bushes

Pass 5 Nov 2014 128,361 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 126,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 126,584 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 124,674 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 119,917 miles

Advise nail in offside rear tyre

Advise slight oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Oct 2011 119,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Advise nail in offside rear tyre

Advise slight oil leak from engine

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 118,027 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 114,781 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2009 114,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 111,666 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 108,696 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)

nearside rear trye borderline pass.

offside rear tyre borderline pass.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 105,459 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 96,217 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 96,158 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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X885 THJ is a 2000 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 X885 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 X885 THJ registered?

X885 THJ is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X885 THJ safe to buy?

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