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X342 LNK

2000 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,851 mi
Last recorded181,851 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX342 LNK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 181,851 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 181,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 176,586 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 176,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 162,544 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 141,171 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 141,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 119,537 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 95,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 72,607 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 62,380 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 59,401 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,035 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 51,901 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 46,467 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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X342 LNK is a 2000 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X342 LNK, 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 X342 LNK registered?

X342 LNK is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 12 June 2000.

Is X342 LNK safe to buy?

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