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X194 UYW

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,454 mi
Last recorded154,454 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX194 UYW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 154,454 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front pipes are insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scorn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel flap is missing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres are balding on edges (5.2.3 (e))

under body mot items are corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 149,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 147,183 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 146,265 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 4 Nov 2019 144,972 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 144,972 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 140,498 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 140,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 135,660 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 130,505 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 124,701 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 120,466 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 114,821 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 114,819 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

0B ignition circuitZK10 -> safety terminal 1

1a - seat occupied recognition (SBE1)

F0 internal ECU error

Pass 16 Oct 2012 109,124 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 104,178 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 18,299 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 98,299 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 90,643 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 82,363 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 82,239 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 74,044 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 72,094 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 72,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X194 UYW is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X194 UYW, 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 X194 UYW registered?

X194 UYW is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X194 UYW safe to buy?

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