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X904 YEC

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

217,494 mi
Last recorded217,494 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX904 YEC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 217,494 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 213,740 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 209,019 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 201,928 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 201,928 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength os and ns rear outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 197,499 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 193,736 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 184,750 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 175,967 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 175,967 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 164,540 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 152,167 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 142,236 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 133,299 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 125,550 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 118,898 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 118,793 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 110,772 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 102,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 94,179 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 85,703 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 77,691 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 56,087 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 43,768 miles

front disc corroded on inner edge

slight play in o/s balljoint

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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X904 YEC is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X904 YEC, 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 X904 YEC registered?

X904 YEC is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X904 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X904 YEC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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