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W357 GAK

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,744 mi
Last recorded44,744 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 GAK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 44,744 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 40,288 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 40,065 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 31,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,791 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 24,788 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 22,868 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 20,969 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,487 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 16,387 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,728 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 10,978 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 8,251 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 7,053 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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W357 GAK is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W357 GAK, 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 W357 GAK registered?

W357 GAK is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W357 GAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W357 GAK shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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