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W597 JPL

2000 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,718 mi
Last recorded102,718 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 JPL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 102,718 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 102,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 101,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 100,828 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 100,241 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 99,693 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 99,218 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 99,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 98,503 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 97,629 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,695 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 96,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 95,850 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearide (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,038 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 95,036 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 93,878 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 93,878 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 90,534 miles

check front/ rear inner brake pads

nearside rear suspension top rear arm ball joint slight movement

Pass 21 Jun 2011 87,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 85,326 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 82,981 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 80,128 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Jun 2007 77,274 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 72,335 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 68,747 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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W597 JPL is a 2000 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W597 JPL, 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 W597 JPL registered?

W597 JPL is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W597 JPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W597 JPL shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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