2000 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · X214 GKX
2000 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2000. Recorded mileage 146,737 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jan 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
X214 GKX Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2021
- 146,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X214 GKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 525 (X214 GKX) between October 2005 and January 2021.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (27 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
X214 GKX Mileage History
- 11/10/200546,090 mi
- 10/10/200650,820 mi+4,730 mi
- 09/10/200755,213 mi+4,393 mi
- 11/10/200861,392 mi+6,179 mi
- 11/10/200861,392 mi
- 01/10/200967,602 mi+6,210 mi
- 06/10/201076,720 mi+9,118 mi
- 30/09/201183,358 mi+6,638 mi
- 30/09/201183,358 mi
- 25/09/201288,694 mi+5,336 mi
- 26/09/201392,589 mi+3,895 mi
- 13/03/201493,268 mi+679 mi
- 11/03/2015101,003 mi+7,735 mi
- 12/03/2015101,003 mi
- 04/03/2016110,951 mi+9,948 mi
- 05/03/2016110,951 mi
- 08/03/2017117,301 mi+6,350 mi
- 23/03/2018124,125 mi+6,824 mi
- 14/01/2019130,627 mi+6,502 mi
- 22/01/2019130,867 mi+240 mi
- 04/01/2020140,001 mi+9,134 mi
- 20/01/2021146,737 mi+6,736 mi
- 20/01/2021146,737 mi
Average of roughly 6,588 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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