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W783 VRK

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,958 mi
Last recorded155,958 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW783 VRK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 155,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Central on nearside. ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 142,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 142,530 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 129,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 109,851 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER,REAR BUSH(MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 109,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported MARKED (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER,REAR BUSH(MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 109,848 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged BELOW FUEL TANK(MARKED) (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported MARKED (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE INSECURE IN BRACKET

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported MARKED (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 107,899 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Under applied under vehicle

surface corrosion on suspension & braking components

Fail 25 Oct 2021 107,899 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Under applied under vehicle

surface corrosion on suspension & braking components

Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,870 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 107,808 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 107,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 106,449 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 104,536 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 104,201 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 101,377 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 100,800 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 95,413 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 95,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 93,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 93,856 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 90,431 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 82,955 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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W783 VRK is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W783 VRK, 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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W783 VRK is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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