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X914 MGK

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,078 mi
Last recorded116,078 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX914 MGK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 116,078 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 116,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 110,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 106,859 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 104,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Apr 2023 104,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Head lamp reflector lens de attached from adjusters (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Head lamp reflector lens de attached from adjusters (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2022 100,049 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 100,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 96,020 miles

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2020 94,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 93,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake warning light on dash orange

damage to nearside body

nearside mirror cover damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2018 91,567 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,863 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 86,668 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 86,668 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 81,834 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,114 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,639 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,632 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,585 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,284 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,288 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,158 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 38,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 32,157 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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X914 MGK is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X914 MGK, 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 X914 MGK registered?

X914 MGK is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is X914 MGK safe to buy?

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