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X139 VHH

2000 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

230,176 mi
Last recorded230,176 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX139 VHH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2021 230,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 221,223 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 217,431 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured all front and both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

headlamps deteriorated

offside parking brake lazy

power steering area damp

sill kits fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2018 217,421 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured all front and both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

headlamps deteriorated

offside parking brake lazy

power steering area damp

sill kits fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 213,037 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes corroded

both sides sills slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 20 Apr 2017 213,010 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes marked with blue chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes corroded

both sides sills slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 23 Apr 2016 210,111 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2015 200,276 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Apr 2014 190,012 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 178,862 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 5 Apr 2012 168,473 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded by fuel tank

Pass 21 Apr 2011 162,126 miles

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

front discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre worn low

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Apr 2011 162,116 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

front discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre worn low

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 154,992 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 154,992 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 146,662 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and may need tracking adjustment

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 136,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 123,322 miles

light play in nearside rear suspension

Pass 26 Apr 2006 112,291 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 99,193 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2005 99,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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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X139 VHH is a 2000 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X139 VHH, 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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X139 VHH is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 12 December 2000.

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