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W1 BJR

2000 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

230,790 mi
Last recorded230,790 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 BJR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2014 230,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine management light staying on

Bad oil leak (oil on exhaust)

Brake warning light staying on

Nearside and offside front tyre treads worn badly on inner edges and perished

Nearside and offside rear brake hoses starting to split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 219,819 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 205,641 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 187,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 162,377 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 139,577 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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 118,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 92,293 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 72,541 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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W1 BJR is a 2000 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W1 BJR, 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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What year was W1 BJR registered?

W1 BJR is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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The MOT history for W1 BJR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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