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X185 HDL

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,108 mi
Last recorded128,108 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 HDL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 128,108 miles

Engine management light on.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.82mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.19mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.61mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside parking brake efficiency lower,will require adjustment or repair

Fail 28 Feb 2017 128,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda 1.068 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (front) stabaliser bar (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.82mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.19mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.61mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside parking brake efficiency lower,will require adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Mar 2016 122,939 miles

Nearside Rear worn inner edge

Offside Rear worn inner edge

both front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 122,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda 1.198 (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear worn inner edge

Nearside Rear worn inner edge

both front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 118,072 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 118,072 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 109,562 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 102,929 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 102,929 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 102,879 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 102,879 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 98,185 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 92,746 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 85,696 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 76,801 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 69,853 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 61,138 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 61,138 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 61,028 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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X185 HDL is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X185 HDL, 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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X185 HDL is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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