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X414 UES

2000 BMW 525

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,120 mi
Last recorded110,120 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX414 UES
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 110,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn due to slack bolt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around subframe x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 110,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn due to slack bolt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around subframe x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 103,303 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 103,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint in system (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower (rear ones (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 95,683 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 89,859 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 82,814 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,162 miles

Oil leak

both front brake pipes coated in grease

rear heatsheild insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,787 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 57,787 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,977 miles

offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,493 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 49,437 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 44,389 miles

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

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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X414 UES is a 2000 BMW 525 in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X414 UES, 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 X414 UES registered?

X414 UES is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X414 UES safe to buy?

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