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X96 UAJ

2000 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,843 mi
Last recorded160,843 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 UAJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 160,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play detected nearside steering rack

sill covers fitted-suspect corrosion both rear sills

slight play nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush

slight play offside front upper strut mount

Fail 17 Aug 2018 160,843 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play detected nearside steering rack

sill covers fitted-suspect corrosion both rear sills

slight play offside front upper strut mount

Pass 17 Aug 2017 148,283 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion nearside rear door sill

slight play offside rear upper suspension arm

Fail 17 Aug 2017 148,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

slight corrosion nearside rear door sill

slight play offside rear upper suspension arm

Pass 12 Aug 2016 136,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion rear door sill

slight play nearside front lower track control arm ball joint

Fail 11 Aug 2016 136,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight corrosion rear door sill

slight play nearside front lower track control arm ball joint

Pass 13 Aug 2015 123,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 109,110 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 109,110 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 97,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 97,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 93,543 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,937 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 78,518 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 78,518 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 64,723 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 57,116 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 57,116 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2006 49,902 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 42,392 miles

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

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

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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X96 UAJ is a 2000 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X96 UAJ, 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 X96 UAJ registered?

X96 UAJ is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 18 November 2000.

Is X96 UAJ safe to buy?

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