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J19 RNO

2000 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

147,728 mi
Last recorded147,728 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 RNO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 147,728 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2024 140,717 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 137,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 136,898 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 130,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 130,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 130,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 129,378 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 125,101 miles

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 124,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 122,294 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 120,736 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 118,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pads not seen to clear my need further checks

Pass 9 Jul 2013 116,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 112,322 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 112,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 108,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 108,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 108,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil on min

Pass 12 Jul 2010 103,530 miles

Front outer brake pads look low - advise wheels removed to check

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 98,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 98,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 94,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing slightly at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2007 84,822 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 75,728 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 75,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 65,005 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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J19 RNO is a 2000 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 J19 RNO, 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 J19 RNO registered?

J19 RNO is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is J19 RNO safe to buy?

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