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X964 BGU

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,579 mi
Last recorded177,579 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX964 BGU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 177,579 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 177,577 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 171,112 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 164,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 162,287 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 152,001 miles

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

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

advise brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 18 Oct 2008 140,698 miles

advise rear brake service

Fail 29 Sep 2007 128,033 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pad warning lamp on

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2007 128,033 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 7 Oct 2006 116,088 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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X964 BGU is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X964 BGU, 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 X964 BGU registered?

X964 BGU is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is X964 BGU safe to buy?

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