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X246 LTX

2000 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,502 mi
Last recorded110,502 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 LTX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 110,502 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 107,344 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 105,095 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 96,906 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 96,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 96,093 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 13 Jan 2020 95,557 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Fail 7 Jan 2020 95,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a screw in the tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both tyres moderately perished

Pass 10 Jan 2019 93,183 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 89,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 89,963 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 86,016 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,986 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

suspect vehicle tracking incorrect

Fail 5 Jan 2016 82,986 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

suspect vehicle tracking incorrect

Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,563 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 77,542 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 73,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,510 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 71,127 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,896 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 69,896 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 66,096 miles

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)

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage upper dust cover split

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,100 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,430 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 45,430 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 32,642 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 29,065 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 28,855 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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X246 LTX is a 2000 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X246 LTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X246 LTX registered?

X246 LTX is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X246 LTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X246 LTX shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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