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M812 SWP

2000 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

275,303 mi
Last recorded275,303 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM812 SWP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 275,303 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 275,246 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 273,885 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 273,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r & o/s/r side stabilizer links have slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2006 263,502 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 263,453 miles

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

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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M812 SWP is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M812 SWP, 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 M812 SWP registered?

M812 SWP is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is M812 SWP safe to buy?

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