MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Oil level is slightly low
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Oil level is slightly low
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
coolant leaking from front of engine
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
coolant leaking from front of engine
OIL-LEAK NOTED UNDER ENGINE.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.
REAR HEAT-SHIELD IS INSECURE.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
O/S REAR TYRE HAS WORN TO THE LEGAL MINIMUM DEPTH.
OIL-LEAK NOTED UNDER ENGINE.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.
REAR HEAT-SHIELD IS INSECURE.
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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X281 GDC is a 2000 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 X281 GDC, 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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What year was X281 GDC registered?
X281 GDC is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 29 November 2000.
Is X281 GDC safe to buy?
The MOT history for X281 GDC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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