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X182 RBD

2000 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX182 RBD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2017

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 132,953 miles

Nearside Rear Lower slight play in rose bush

Pass 8 May 2015 128,069 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 128,069 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 124,807 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 121,242 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 116,590 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 11,650 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 112,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc's scored and corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 107,545 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 107,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 May 2009 102,077 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 102,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 94,225 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 94,225 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 83,250 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2006 65,506 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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X182 RBD is a 2000 BMW 525 in Green 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 X182 RBD, 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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X182 RBD is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 3 October 2000.

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