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X425 ROO

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,377 mi
Last recorded135,377 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX425 ROO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 135,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stub axle bushes,marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 135,318 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm ,front bushes on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both stub axle lower bushes on limit,(marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 133,697 miles

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

Rear silencer heatshield insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2019 133,664 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2018 131,932 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear heat shelds lose

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2018 131,865 miles

Nearside Power steering component insecure rack boot (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear heat shelds lose

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2017 130,691 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front exhaust system joints deteriorated

vehicle has plastic sill covers

Pass 28 Nov 2016 127,720 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 30 Nov 2015 123,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 120,324 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 117,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 113,783 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 108,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 108,457 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 103,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 103,798 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 99,273 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 99,273 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 94,539 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 90,557 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 82,708 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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X425 ROO is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X425 ROO, 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 X425 ROO registered?

X425 ROO is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X425 ROO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X425 ROO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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