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X283 EET

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

224,733 mi
Last recorded224,733 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 EET
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 224,733 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 224,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 212,501 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 212,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 200,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 200,817 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 192,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sills covered in plastic body work

Pass 7 Jul 2016 185,481 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 179,219 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 171,826 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 162,139 miles

Corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear.

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 161,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2012 148,485 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 148,485 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 136,977 miles

Wear on brake discs.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 131,293 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 131,291 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 slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn close to tread bar indicators

slight oil leak from off side rear diff sill

Pass 17 Jul 2009 125,569 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 125,569 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 118,884 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 110,167 miles

Hand brake has long travel

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 105,489 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in both rear lower arm outer rear bushes

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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X283 EET is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X283 EET, 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 X283 EET registered?

X283 EET is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X283 EET safe to buy?

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