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T888 BEW

2000 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,280 mi
Last recorded143,280 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT888 BEW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 143,280 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 143,140 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 138,745 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 138,745 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 130,220 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 120,815 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 107,766 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 91,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2013 77,669 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 700,481 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,909 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 51,376 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 51,332 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,081 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 46,151 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 46,151 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres perished and splitting

Pass 8 Sep 2005 43,171 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

tracking may need checking and adjusting

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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T888 BEW is a 2000 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T888 BEW, 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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T888 BEW is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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