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X273 MCS

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,481 mi
Last recorded149,481 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX273 MCS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 149,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear outer sills repaired unable to acess repair covered in primer and outer sill covers

Pass 28 Jan 2025 143,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at various spots. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, jacking point and rear subframe mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, rear jacking point and rear subframe mounting prescribed area slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor detached.

Fail 13 Jan 2025 143,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake wiring need re routing (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill / rear jacking point corroded behind the sill trim (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure. (1.6 (d))

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator detached from the brake pad.

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill / rear jacking point corroded behind the trim cover. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 132,492 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 123,040 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 111,349 miles

Exhaust front flange badly corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Metal fuel lines have been painted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,293 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f. ()

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 99,288 miles

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting both rear jacking points been plated but not fully welded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f. ()

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 99,283 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both n/s and o/s fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner arm bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle. ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower n/s ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage pipe leaking. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rears. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 78,842 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 78,836 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,416 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 67,401 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 67,302 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 67,156 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 67,156 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 66,536 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,292 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 65,292 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,057 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,895 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,537 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,390 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,477 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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X273 MCS is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X273 MCS, 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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X273 MCS is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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