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X436 DKC

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

163,450 mi
Last recorded163,450 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX436 DKC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 163,450 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 161,798 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 158,334 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 154,661 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 154,423 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 143,833 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 128,912 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 128,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 111,881 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 95,200 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 83,698 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 70,684 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 60,337 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 50,795 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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X436 DKC is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 X436 DKC, 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 X436 DKC registered?

X436 DKC is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X436 DKC safe to buy?

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