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X161 YAA

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,566 mi
Last recorded146,566 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 YAA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 146,566 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 146,566 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 141,648 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 135,333 miles

Unable to fully inspect sills as sill covers are fitted!

Fail 23 Jan 2016 135,333 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Unable to fully inspect sills as sill covers are fitted!

Pass 25 Nov 2014 128,851 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 123,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 121,174 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 119,320 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 119,282 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 117,033 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 114,164 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 111,367 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 106,971 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 106,962 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 101,210 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 101,196 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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X161 YAA is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X161 YAA, 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 X161 YAA registered?

X161 YAA is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X161 YAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X161 YAA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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