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C5 BRC

2000 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,756 mi
Last recorded104,756 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 BRC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2015 104,756 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure inner reflector (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure inner reflector (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 102,851 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 100,164 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 94,830 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 90,148 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 86,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 86,023 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 80,919 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 80,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 73,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Jul 2006 64,264 miles

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

O/S rear tyre at 3mm

Fail 12 Jul 2006 64,264 miles

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

O/S rear tyre at 3mm

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C5 BRC is a 2000 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C5 BRC, 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 C5 BRC?

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What year was C5 BRC registered?

C5 BRC is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is C5 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 BRC shows 12 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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