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B18 OEB

2000 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,072 mi
Last recorded123,072 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 OEB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 123,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion nearside rear jacking point

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2021 120,677 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2021 115,061 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 112,803 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 109,979 miles

nearside mirror obscured

rear brake hoses deteriorating

Fail 3 Jan 2019 109,978 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

nearside mirror obscured

rear brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 5 Jan 2018 107,017 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 104,126 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,660 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 103,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,299 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 100,298 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 96,113 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 96,113 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 93,587 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 93,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Tyre pressure warming light on

Pass 1 Nov 2011 91,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 86,233 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 86,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 79,748 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 74,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 74,155 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 68,536 miles

hand brake poor.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 59,684 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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B18 OEB is a 2000 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 B18 OEB, 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 B18 OEB registered?

B18 OEB is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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