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X357 XPL

2000 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,326 mi
Last recorded111,326 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW 525106,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX357 XPL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 111,326 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 107,393 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 107,392 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 103,469 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,193 miles

both rear brake hoses perished

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2016 94,191 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 13 Oct 2015 89,880 miles

o/s/f suspension top mount has small amount of play

Fail 13 Oct 2015 89,880 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f suspension top mount has small amount of play

Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,476 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 84,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,636 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,030 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2011 66,171 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 66,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,182 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,021 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 49,874 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,900 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 40,908 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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X357 XPL is a 2000 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X357 XPL, 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 X357 XPL registered?

X357 XPL is a 2000 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X357 XPL safe to buy?

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