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OUI 7112

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,500 mi
Last recorded167,500 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 7112
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 167,500 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 167,500 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 159,002 miles

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

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

engine manigement light on

Fail 22 Oct 2013 159,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine manigement light on

Pass 12 Nov 2012 153,513 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 147,875 miles

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

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

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

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

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f suspension arm sensor incomplete

Fail 17 Oct 2011 147,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f suspension arm sensor incomplete

Pass 6 Oct 2010 146,495 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 141,358 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 141,358 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 140,968 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 140,968 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 132,742 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 127,000 miles

Rear no plate de laminating

o/s/f wheel bearing is noisy

Fail 15 Dec 2005 126,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F wheel bearing noisy

Rear no plate in poor condition

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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OUI 7112 is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OUI 7112, 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 OUI 7112 registered?

OUI 7112 is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is OUI 7112 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUI 7112 shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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