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X103 DME

2000 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,780 mi
Last recorded170,780 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX103 DME
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2018 170,780 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 166,216 miles

Both Rear sills Corroded

All Four tyres Perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 166,210 miles

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

All Four tyres Perished

Both Rear sills Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 161,246 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 153,540 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 153,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 146,121 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2014 146,121 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 138,882 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 132,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 126,673 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 118,716 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jun 2009 110,995 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2009 110,987 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2008 104,152 miles

Front pipe exhaust bracket is cracked.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 97,661 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 97,661 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 89,814 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 89,814 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 82,337 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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X103 DME is a 2000 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X103 DME, 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 X103 DME registered?

X103 DME is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 16 November 2000.

Is X103 DME safe to buy?

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