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X152 CYA

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,840 mi
Last recorded98,840 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX152 CYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 98,840 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to Rear brake pipes corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front wipers smear

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

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to sills

Screws fitted to offside front headlamp adjuster

Fail 5 Oct 2016 98,840 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to Rear brake pipes corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front wipers smear

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

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,983 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to Rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 90,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusters not working (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure Reflector assembly insecure inside headlamp (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to Rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,139 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,137 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 13 Sep 2012 74,559 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 74,530 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,424 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 96,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 91,023 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 91,023 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 84,792 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 84,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 79,152 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 72,764 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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X152 CYA is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X152 CYA, 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 X152 CYA registered?

X152 CYA is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2000.

Is X152 CYA safe to buy?

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