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X281 GDC

2000 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,435 mi
Last recorded175,435 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 GDC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 175,435 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 175,090 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 175,090 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 171,619 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 163,210 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 162,981 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 149,224 miles

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

Oil leak

Oil level is slightly low

Fail 11 Jun 2016 149,224 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2015 133,718 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2015 133,718 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2014 120,561 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jun 2014 120,561 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2013 114,652 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 114,652 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2011 104,356 miles

OIL-LEAK NOTED UNDER ENGINE.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

REAR HEAT-SHIELD IS INSECURE.

Fail 11 Dec 2011 104,221 miles

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.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 97,099 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 90,901 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 79,046 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 73,650 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 64,708 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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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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