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S33 NEL

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,438 mi
Last recorded96,438 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 NEL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 96,438 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 96,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 94,002 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 84,226 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 78,458 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 75,946 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,946 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 73,969 miles

1. slight play in both rear antiroll bar links

Pass 29 Jun 2007 70,495 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 68,263 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 65,131 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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S33 NEL is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S33 NEL, 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 S33 NEL registered?

S33 NEL is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is S33 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S33 NEL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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