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X157 NNK

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

176,497 mi
Last recorded176,497 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 NNK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2016 176,497 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe at offside rear inner sill (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside front and offside front (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nearside front track control arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nearside rear upper suspension arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint offside rear upper tie bar (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 173,673 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 169,520 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 164,929 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 156,039 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 144,544 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 129,987 miles

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 6 Mar 2009 117,727 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 14 Mar 2008 104,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 92,577 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 78,668 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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X157 NNK is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X157 NNK, 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 X157 NNK registered?

X157 NNK is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 5 October 2000.

Is X157 NNK safe to buy?

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