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L19 SGD

2000 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

226,944 mi
Last recorded226,944 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 SGD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 226,944 miles

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

Rear heat shield insecure.

Fail 27 May 2020 226,944 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 221,017 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 221,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Headlight lense faded. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 206,382 miles

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

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)

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 27 Oct 2017 206,350 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2016 189,625 miles

Exhaust - center and rear heat shields loose on fixings

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all mounting bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear bench folded - seat belts/buckles not tested

parking brake - offside effort lower compared to nearside - repair or adjustment required

Fail 24 Oct 2016 189,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective rear of hub - lower rear bolt not tight/seated correctly (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust - center and rear heat shields loose on fixings

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all mounting bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear bench folded - seat belts/buckles not tested

parking brake - offside effort lower compared to nearside - repair or adjustment required

Pass 13 Oct 2015 171,984 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 171,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 148,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 10 Oct 2014 147,581 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 31 Oct 2013 135,096 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 135,093 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 135,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 118,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 110,129 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 108,395 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 5 Oct 2010 108,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 6 Oct 2009 106,579 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2009 106,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2008 96,837 miles

low handbrake reading near side rear

Fail 6 Oct 2008 96,837 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

low handbrake reading near side rear

Pass 12 Oct 2007 84,308 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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 71,321 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 71,310 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 60,194 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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L19 SGD is a 2000 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L19 SGD, 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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L19 SGD is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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