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X192 DMG

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

159,703 mi
Last recorded159,703 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX192 DMG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 159,703 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 157,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Metal fuel pipes corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 157,736 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 157,719 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front NSF Foglamp not working

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Not charging

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak from diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2023 155,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 155,316 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 149,008 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 149,008 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 141,576 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 138,112 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 134,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 131,371 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 128,555 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 121,722 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 121,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 108,621 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 95,504 miles

Rear metal fuel pipes by tank corroded.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 90,538 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 87,140 miles

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 18 Oct 2008 83,389 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 78,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 74,336 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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X192 DMG is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X192 DMG, 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 X192 DMG registered?

X192 DMG is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X192 DMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X192 DMG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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