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X239 LAX

2000 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,492 mi
Last recorded187,492 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX239 LAX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 187,492 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 171,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 171,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light staying on

oil leaks on engine

power steering pipe mounting broken

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 170,964 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 170,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 162,152 miles

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

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

abs light come onduring brake test went off when restarted

Pass 14 Jan 2013 143,940 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 143,849 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 136,168 miles

offside front tyre has a cuts(s) but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 120,503 miles

Rear discs pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 109,777 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 97,840 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 97,840 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 96,099 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 88,697 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 79,337 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X239 LAX is a 2000 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X239 LAX, 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 X239 LAX registered?

X239 LAX is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X239 LAX safe to buy?

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