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X127 GGS

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,129 mi
Last recorded154,129 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX127 GGS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 154,129 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jul 2016 153,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom (2.4.G.2)

oil leak engine cover uytray

Pass 16 Jul 2015 147,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2015 147,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 140,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 134,468 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 134,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 128,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 128,425 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 121,555 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 108,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 104,546 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 98,430 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 87,751 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 75,608 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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X127 GGS is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X127 GGS, 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 X127 GGS registered?

X127 GGS is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is X127 GGS safe to buy?

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