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X164 JRP

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,523 mi
Last recorded177,523 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX164 JRP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 177,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe(s) corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 174,588 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs are in a poor condition

front brake hoses perished

front tyres perished

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 9 Jun 2015 174,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs are in a poor condition

front brake hoses perished

front tyres perished

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 28 May 2014 168,897 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

body damage

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge just legal

Fail 19 May 2014 68,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

body damage

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge just legal

Pass 21 May 2013 158,139 miles

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

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

Slight play in both front anti roll bar "D" bushes.

Unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to grease

Pass 28 May 2012 146,085 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2012 146,039 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 132,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on.

nearside rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge.

offside rear tyre is badly worn on inside edge.

Pass 10 May 2010 115,777 miles

REAR FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SWEPT AREA OF WINDSCREEN

THE FRONT AND REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Fail 8 May 2010 115,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

REAR FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SWEPT AREA OF WINDSCREEN

THE FRONT AND REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Pass 4 Jun 2009 101,667 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 101,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 94,452 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 90,254 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X164 JRP 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 66.7%.

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 X164 JRP, 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 X164 JRP registered?

X164 JRP is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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