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W834 VAR

2000 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,530 mi
Last recorded165,530 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW834 VAR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2016 165,530 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 165,379 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 164,833 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 162,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 156,383 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

boot full

gas conversion cap missing no leaks

plasic outter sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2012 156,383 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

boot full

gas conversion cap missing no leaks

plasic outter sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2010 129,645 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 94,004 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,710 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 40,653 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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W834 VAR is a 2000 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W834 VAR, 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 W834 VAR registered?

W834 VAR is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W834 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W834 VAR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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