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X981 CGW

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,654 mi
Last recorded122,654 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 CGW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 122,654 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 114,770 miles

front pads low

Fail 2 Nov 2015 114,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front pads low

Pass 4 Nov 2014 112,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil leak

exhaust bracket broken to gearbox

Fail 27 Oct 2014 112,549 miles

Nearside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil leak

exhaust bracket broken to gearbox

Pass 9 Oct 2013 109,041 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 9 Oct 2013 109,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 28 Aug 2012 100,148 miles

air bag light on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 92,041 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 92,027 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 82,985 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 82,974 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 69,894 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 65,264 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 59,848 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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X981 CGW is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X981 CGW, 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

How do I check the history of X981 CGW?

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What year was X981 CGW registered?

X981 CGW is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X981 CGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X981 CGW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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