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X171 KNA

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,231 mi
Last recorded151,231 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX171 KNA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 151,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arms (2.4.G.2)

front tyres low on inner edge

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2015 145,024 miles

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroded

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroded

(3.6B.4d)The nearside rear brake hose is slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2015 145,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

(1.1A.3f)The offside rear position lamp has slight interference with another lamp

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroded

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroded

(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded that regular checks of the engine oil and coolant levels are required as today the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations were not complied with

(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded that regular checks of the tyres pressures are required as today the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations were not complied with

(3.6B.4d)The nearside rear brake hose is slightly deteriorated

(3.6G.1b)The brake reservoir fluid level on this model cannot be seen due to location,therefore it is recommended that the owner checks the fluid level and condition.

(3.7B.3)The nearside rear service brake effort indicates that slight fluctuation is present when sustained effort is present,indicating that service is required

(3.7B.3)The offside rear service brake effort indicates that slight fluctuation is present when sustained effort is present,indicating that service is required

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 7 Jan 2014 139,118 miles

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded that regular checks of the engine oil/coolant levels should be carried out as today they were both below the vehicle manufacturer recommendations

(2c)There is a slight oil leak

(4.0)The spare tyre is deflated

(8.3.1a)The windscreen zone A has slight damage present less than 010mm

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 6 Jan 2014 139,118 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded that regular checks of the engine oil/coolant levels should be carried out as today they were both below the vehicle manufacturer recommendations

(2c)There is a slight oil leak

(4.0)The spare tyre is deflated

(8.3.1a)The windscreen zone A has slight damage present less than 010mm

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 17 Jan 2013 133,880 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 133,878 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 130,221 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no engine oil 2litres added for test

Fail 16 Jan 2012 130,221 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no engine oil 2litres added for test

Pass 18 Jan 2011 126,979 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil low

Fail 17 Jan 2011 126,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil low

Pass 1 Feb 2010 122,079 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 112,334 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 105,468 miles

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

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 5 Jan 2007 96,418 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 96,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 82,336 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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X171 KNA 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 X171 KNA, 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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X171 KNA is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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