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X335 OSO

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,497 mi
Last recorded91,497 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX335 OSO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 91,497 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)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (step tread tyres)

Fail 17 May 2011 91,497 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (step tread tyres)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 89,557 miles

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

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

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

o/s & n/s front brake discs slight pitting on inner faces

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 83,965 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s front antiroll bar link top dust cover burst

Pass 31 Jul 2008 78,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 78,404 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 62,531 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 51,388 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 51,251 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 51,251 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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X335 OSO is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X335 OSO, 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 X335 OSO registered?

X335 OSO is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X335 OSO safe to buy?

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