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X917 VGC

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,823 mi
Last recorded115,823 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX917 VGC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 115,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 115,823 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 100,478 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 100,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 91,676 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Oct 2014 85,248 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2014 83,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak

power steering leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 83,770 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak

power steering leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,417 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 70,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,181 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,544 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,681 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2007 40,436 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,149 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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X917 VGC is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X917 VGC, 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 X917 VGC registered?

X917 VGC is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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