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W443 LMR

2000 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,355 mi
Last recorded22,355 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW443 LMR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 22,355 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 209,012 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 209,012 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 183,523 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 162,749 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 152,662 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 138,587 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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W443 LMR is a 2000 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W443 LMR, 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 W443 LMR registered?

W443 LMR is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is W443 LMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W443 LMR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W443 LMR have outstanding finance?

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