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X972 YUG

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,121 mi
Last recorded79,121 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 YUG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,121 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 79,110 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,565 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 57,839 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 52,100 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 45,866 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear registration plates fading slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,036 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,759 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,549 miles

rear registration plate fading

Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,945 miles

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)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

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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X972 YUG is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X972 YUG, 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 X972 YUG registered?

X972 YUG is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X972 YUG safe to buy?

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