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X215 NSE

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,355 mi
Last recorded82,355 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX215 NSE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 82,355 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,991 miles

Oil leak sligth ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 80,991 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Oil leak sligth ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,560 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished on s.wall

Fail 26 Jul 2016 78,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre perished on s.wall

Fail 5 Jul 2016 78,116 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre perishing on outer s.wall

o/s/r brake pad wire loose

Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,563 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 72,196 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 68,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2013 68,929 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,544 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated at front (front pipe to manifold bolts)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 67,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust deteriorated at front (front pipe to manifold bolts)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 58,267 miles

both rear tyres inner tread wearing

Fail 7 Nov 2011 58,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres inner tread wearing

Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,283 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 58,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres feathered

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,178 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 52,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 46,659 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2008 46,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear indicators slightly white

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,460 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,953 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 35,953 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 27,011 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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X215 NSE is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X215 NSE, 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 X215 NSE registered?

X215 NSE is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X215 NSE safe to buy?

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